Renzo Cerrato
Directing
Biography
Renzo Cerrato was an Italian assistant director, director, and actor, known for his work in European cinema during the 1960s and 1970s. Born in Roccavignale, Liguria, he began his career in the film industry after completing his secondary education. Cerrato served as an assistant director on several notable films, including Don Camillo monsignore... ma non troppo (1961) and Angélique, Marquise des Anges (1964). He made his directorial debut with OSS 117 – Double Agent (1968), co-directed with Jean-Pierre Desagnat, contributing to the popular Eurospy genre of the time. Cerrato also directed Raped on the Beach (1971), a film that delved into dramatic and controversial themes. In addition to his directorial work, he appeared as an actor in films such as The Gendarme in New York (1965). Cerrato's career reflects a versatile engagement with various facets of filmmaking, contributing to the richness of Italian and French cinema. He passed away in Frascati, Lazio, in 2013 at the age of 93.
Known For
In the second episode of the trilogy Fantômas kidnaps distinguished scientist professor Marchand with the aim to develop a super weapon that will enable him to menace the world. Fantômas is also planning to abduct a second scientist, professor Lefebvre.
Fantomas Unleashed
Sergeant Cruchot and his faithful comrades have been sent to the International Congress of Gendarmerie in N.Y.
The Gendarme in New York
Don Camillo (now bishop) and Peppone (now senator) return to the town of Brescello and rekindle their friendly rivalry.
Don Camillo: Monsignor
Vladimir Dubrovsky returns from St. Petersburg to his family estate, where he finds his father dying and learns that all his lands and serfs have been fraudulently taken by the owner of a neighboring estate. Having organized a detachment of peasants who refused to obey the new owner, our hero intends to restore justice and take revenge on his offender.
Dubrovsky
A composer and a French film star, both of whom are married to others, meet and fall in love while shooting a film in the United States.
Love Is a Funny Thing
A secret agent is sent to the Middle East to destroy a gang of assassins.
OSS 117 Murder for Sale
Noble, wise King Sardanapolo and his more soft and naive younger brother Prince Sammash get into a bitter feud over the affections of sweet and alluring innocent peasant girl Mirra. Meanwhile, the treacherous and ruthlessly ambitious General Arbace plots against both siblings.
War Gods of Babylon
A young girl witnesses a violent and ultimately fatal act between her mother and another man and it emotionally scars her for years to come. As a young woman, she takes a vacation with a more worldly girlfriend to Sardinia, and in doing so, attracts the attention of a young man in the village. Despite her interest in the man her haunted past prevents her from developing a normal relationship with him.
Raped On The Beach
Carmen, wife of a certain Vincenzo detained for theft, chooses Antonio as a friend. When the husband is released from prison, he accepts the relationship in progress and continues to use the woman in his shady businesses.
Carmen di Trastevere
A destroyer departs from the port of Taranto with orders to take a load of petrol to Tobruk at all costs.
Il prezzo della gloria
Marcellino becomes an orphan and finds two uncles--a good old eccentric man and a villain.
Toto and Marcellino
Anna discovers that has a brother that went to Canada because of the hunger on World War II
Fratelli
The trial of a woman in San Miniato accused of witchcraft in 1594.