Pietro Torrisi
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Pietro Torrisi (born 20 January 1940) aka "Peter McCoy" is an Italian stuntman and actor. He appeared in more than 100 films since 1960. Description above from the Wikipedia article Pietro Torrisi, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Pietro Torrisi reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Action
The majority of Pietro Torrisi's filmography leans towards the Action 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 26% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Pietro Torrisi remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in They Call Me Trinity, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Pietro Torrisi Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Pietro Torrisi's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Pietro Torrisi.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Gangs of New York | Priest's Gang Member (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Godfather Part III | Guard at Meeting (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Fantozzi to the Rescue | Siciliano che piega le sbarre (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | I Won the New Year's Lottery | l'uomo cieco che batte il bastone | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Brothers in Blood | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | Ironmaster | Mogo's Assassin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | Gunan, King of the Barbarians | Zukahn / Gunan (as Peter Mc Coy) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | Bomber | Thug (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | Popeye | Bolo, a Tough | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | Hypochondriac | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | They Called Him Bulldozer | Orso's Henchman #2 (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Crime Busters | Fred's henchman (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Black Corsair | Blanchot | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | Free Hand for a Tough Cop | Brescianelli Henchman / Man in Western Movie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Salon Kitty | Gypsy Prisoner (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | Soldier of Fortune | Soldato francese (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | A Genius, Two Friends, and an Idiot | Mortimer Henchman (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | Violent Rome | Carpets Robber #3 (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Climber | Hitman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | White Fang to the Rescue | Nelson Henchman (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | Shoot First… Ask Questions Later | Indian | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | Challenge to White Fang | Man in Saloon | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | Super Stooges vs the Wonder Women | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | Cry of a Prostitute | Alfio Scannapieco | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | Watch Out, We're Mad | Gimnasta (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Arena | Gladiator | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | Love and Death on the Edge of a Razor | Turi | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | Lady Dynamite | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Boss | Cocchi's Enforcer (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Return of Halleluja | Nutcracker (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | His Name Was Holy Ghost | Ubarte's Soldier at Fort (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Hector the Mighty | Gang | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | They Call Him Cemetery | Gunman (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | Vengeance Is a Dish Served Cold | Roy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | They Call Me Trinity | Mezcal's Bandit (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Fighters from Ave Maria | Sam (as Peter Thorrys) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | One Damned Day at Dawn... Django Meets Sartana! | Paco, the giant | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | Four Came to Kill Sartana | John L. Sullivan | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | Django the Bastard | Murdok Henchman | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | The 5-Man Army | Mexican Officer (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Today We Kill, Tomorrow We Die! | Bill (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | A Minute to Pray, a Second to Die | Sheriff | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Witches | Batman (segment "Una sera come le altre") | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | Agent 3S3, Massacre in the Sun | Bodyguard #2 | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Killers Are Challenged | Brawler | Flop | Similar → |
| 1965 | Seven Rebel Gladiators | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Agent 3S3: Passport to Hell | Man in Venice bar | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Hercules and the Tyrants of Babylon | (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1964 | Triumph of the Ten Gladiators | Linezio | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | Samson and the 7 Miracles of the World | Torturer's Aide in Arena | Average | Similar → |
Pietro Torrisi - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Pietro Torrisi?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Pietro Torrisi is "They Call Me Trinity" with a rating of 7.6/10.
How many movies has Pietro Torrisi acted in?
Pietro Torrisi has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Pietro Torrisi?
Other notable films include "The Godfather Part III", "Watch Out, We're Mad", and "Gangs of New York".