Mario Maffei
Mario Maffei was an Italian film director, screenwriter, and actor whose career spanned over five decades. He began his career as an assistant director in 1936, working on the film Pioggia d'estate directed by Mario Monicelli. During World War II, Maffei focused on documentary filmmaking, returning to fiction films post-war. He made his acting debut in 1947 with roles in Tombolo, paradiso nero and Le avventure di Pinocchio. Between 1963 and 1969, Maffei directed three feature films and a series of short films. His directorial debut was an adaptation of Alessandro Manzoni's novel I promessi sposi in 1964. Maffei's work is noted for its versatility, encompassing roles as a director, screenwriter, and actor, contributing significantly to Italian cinema.
Acting
Crew
Movie
Big Deal on Madonna Street
First Assistant Director
1958
Movie
The Great War
First Assistant Director
1959
Movie
The Inglorious Bastards
First Assistant Director
1978
Movie
Boccaccio '70
Assistant Director
1962
Movie
The Professor
First Assistant Director
1986
Movie
Girl with a Suitcase
Assistant Director
1961
Movie
The Passionate Thief
First Assistant Director
1960
Movie
A Hero of Our Times
First Assistant Director
1955
Movie
The Best of Enemies
First Assistant Director
1961
Movie
The Assassination of Matteotti
Co-Director
1973
Movie
Doctor and the Healer
First Assistant Director
1957
Movie
Fathers and Sons
First Assistant Director
1957