Antonio Centa
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Antonio Centa (10 August 1907 – 19 April 1979) was an Italian film actor. Born in Maniago, Province of Pordenone, Centa was among the most active and popular actors between the mid-1930s and 1943 (when the Italian film industry almost halted because of the war). He was especially popular with the female audience, and had critically acclaimed performances, notably in Renato Castellani's films A Pistol Shot and Zazà. After the war his success declined, and he gradually started to be cast in supporting roles. Source: Article "Antonio Centa" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Antonio Centa reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 36 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Antonio Centa's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 17% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Antonio Centa remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Secret Conclave, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Antonio Centa Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Antonio Centa's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Antonio Centa.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Besieged | Lorenzo's father | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Black Sheep | commendator Mannocchi | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | A Difficult Life | Carlo, l'ami d'Elena | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Laura nuda | Sandro | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Woman Who Came from the Sea | Dottor Vargas | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Wages of Fear | Camp Chief | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | The Secret Conclave | The Pope's Secretary | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Ombre sul Canal Grande | Stefano | Flop | Similar → |
| 1950 | Fugitive Lady | Jeff | Flop | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Glass Mountain | Gino, Alida's boyfriend | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | L'uomo dal guanto grigio | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Mysterious Rider | Antonio, fratello di Casanova | Flop | Similar → |
| 1946 | Pian delle stelle | John | Flop | Similar → |
| 1944 | Zazà | Dufresne | Flop | Similar → |
| 1943 | I'll Love You Forever | Diego | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Gente dell’aria | Raimondo Sandri | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | A Pistol Shot | Sergio Drutzky | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | La principessa del sogno | Il principe Goffredo Ardesiani | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | Headlights in the Fog | Carlo | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Manovre d'amore | Il sottotenente Zilihay | Flop | Similar → |
| 1940 | Validità giorni dieci | Paolo Rubini | Flop | Similar → |
| 1940 | Anything for the Woman | Gianni | Flop | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Knight of Kruja | Stefano Andriani | Flop | Similar → |
| 1939 | Ballo al castello | Tenente Paolo Karinsky | Flop | Similar → |
| 1939 | Una moglie in pericolo | Giorgio De Martius | Flop | Similar → |
| 1939 | Battles in the Shadow | Mario | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | Princess Tarakanova | Capitano Sleptozow | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | Under the Southern Cross | Paolo | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | Ballerine | Mario Verandi | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Duchess of Parma | Gino Vanni | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | Marcella | Oliviero | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | Arma bianca | servitore di Casanova | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | But It's Nothing Serious | Grizzoffi (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | White Squadron | Il tenente Mario Ludovici | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Two Sergeants | Luogotenente Carlo Duval / Colonnello Georges Masson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | La luce del mondo | - | Flop | Similar → |
Antonio Centa - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Antonio Centa?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Antonio Centa is "The Secret Conclave" with a rating of 8.5/10.
How many movies has Antonio Centa acted in?
Antonio Centa has been featured in at least 36 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Antonio Centa?
Other notable films include "The Wages of Fear", "A Difficult Life", and "A Pistol Shot".