Mario Gariazzo
Known for
Directing
Born
June 4, 1930
Birthplace
Biella, Piedmont, Italy
Died
March 18, 2002 (aged 71)
Biography
Mario Gariazzo was an Italian film director and screenwriter known for his work in various genres, including horror, westerns, and science fiction. Born in Biella, Piedmont, he began his career in the 1960s. Gariazzo directed films such as Acquasanta Joe (1971), The Eerie Midnight Horror Show (1974), and White Slave (1985). His work is characterized by its engagement with popular cinematic trends and exploration of controversial themes. Gariazzo's films have gained a cult following for their unique style and storytelling.
Best known work
Amazonia: The Catherine Miles Story
1985
Sister Emanuelle
1977
Play Motel
1979
Enter the Devil
1974
The Last Snows of Spring
1973
Top Model
1987
Eyes Behind the Stars
1978
Holy Water Joe
1971
Intrigo d'amore
1988
Threesome Wild
1990Filmography
1992
Ultimi fuochi d'estateDirector, Writer
1992
Che meraviglia, amici!Director, Writer
1990
Threesome WildDirector, Writer
1988
The Brother from SpaceDirector, Screenplay, Story
1988
Intrigo d'amoreDirector
1988
Taxi KillerWriter, Story
1987
Top ModelDirector, Writer
1985
1981
A Gun for a CopScreenplay
1980
Beware of Those Two NeapolitansDirector
1979
Play MotelDirector, Writer
1978
Very Close Encounters of the Fourth KindDirector, Writer
1978
Eyes Behind the StarsDirector, Writer
1977
Sister EmanuelleWriter
1974
The Balloon VendorDirector, Story
1974
Enter the DevilDirector, Story
1974
MacròStory, Writer
1973
1973
The Bloody Hands of the LawDirector, Writer
1971
Holy Water JoeDirector, Story, Screenplay, Producer
1971
Day of JudgmentDirector, Writer
1971
The Masked ThiefWriter
1969
God Will Forgive My PistolWriter, Director
1968
The Long Day of the MassacreStory, Screenplay
1962
Passport for a CorpseDirector, Writer