Leo Coleman
Acting
Biography
Leo Coleman was an African-American dancer, choreographer, and actor who performed with Katherine Dunham's troupe and appeared in a number of Italian films. He made his Broadway debut in Gian Carlo Menotti's opera The Medium, and went on to star in the Italian film production of the opera.
Known For
Episodic journey of journalist Marcello who struggles to find his place in the world, torn between the allure of Rome's elite social scene and the stifling domesticity offered by his girlfriend, all the while searching for a way to become a serious writer.
La Dolce Vita
When peasant girl Nives is deserted by smuggler Gino Lodi, she betrays him to the police. Police officer Enzo Cinti, who loves Nives, traces her to the Po River cane-fields, where she is working as a cutter to support herself and an infant son, and warns her that Gino has escaped from prison and is seeking revenge. She rejects his offer to protect her. Gino finds Nives, mourning the drowning death of their son. He surrenders himself to the police and then walks at Nives' side in the funeral procession.
Woman of the River
A superhero battles lizard men and other monsters that are terrorizing the countryside.
Vulcan, Son of Giove
The nun tells the priest about her past and then a long flashback begins...
Letters of a Novice
Madame Flora is terrified when she perceives a supernatural presence during one of her fraudulent séances...