Gianni Rizzo - Actor Profile

Gianni Rizzo

Acting
Updated: Apr 14, 2026
50Total Films
8.5 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 5, 1924
Birth Place: Brindisi, Italy

Gianni Rizzo Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Gianni Rizzo reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Gianni Rizzo's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 22% of Gianni Rizzo's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Lotosblüten für Miss Quon, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Gianni Rizzo Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Gianni Rizzo's career based on audience ratings.

★8.5
Lotosblüten für Miss Quon (1967) movie poster
★8.5

Lotosblüten für Miss Quon: American Mark Jason is stranded in Southeast Asia and works there as a teacher. One day, he finds diamonds worth several

Lotosblüten für Miss Quon

1967•Mystery
★7.5
Ho scelto l'amore (1953) movie poster
★7.5

Ho scelto l'amore: A satire of the Cold War, Italian style. Soviet flunkey Boris Popovitc is sent on a goodwill mission to Rome, where he i

Ho scelto l'amore

1953•Comedy
★7.3
Lion of the Desert (1981) movie poster
★7.3

Lion of the Desert: Resistance leader Omar Mukhtar opposes Italian colonization before World War II. The brutal guerrilla war against Italia

Lion of the Desert

1981•History
★7.1
Requiem for a Secret Agent (1966) movie poster
★7.1

Requiem for a Secret Agent: A veteran US Secret Service agent must thwart the covert conspiracy of an enemy spy network that threatens the world's s

Requiem for a Secret Agent

1966•Thriller
★7.1
Between Miracles (1971) movie poster
★7.1

Between Miracles: Benedetto is a child who came out of an accident uninjured on his first communion's day. The people of his village attri

Between Miracles

1971•Comedy

Full Filmography

Every movie Gianni Rizzo has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1984 All for the Moral Majority! ministro Euclide Average Similar →
1983 The Lonely Lady - Flop Similar →
1981 Lion of the Desert Man in War Room (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1978 The Uranium Conspiracy The Captain Flop Similar →
1977 Beach House l'allenatore di pallavolo Average Similar →
1974 Year One Dirigente della DC torinese Flop Similar →
1974 This Time I'll Make You Rich Giorgiakis Flop Similar →
1973 Bawdy Tales The Cardinal Average Similar →
1972 Alfredo, Alfredo Judge Average Similar →
1971 Return of Sabata - Average Similar →
1971 The Decameron Father Superior Hit Similar →
1971 Between Miracles Sacerdote Hit Similar →
1970 Adiós, Sabata Folgen Average Similar →
1969 Sabata Judge O'Hara Average Similar →
1968 Run, Man, Run The Mayor Average Similar →
1968 If You Meet Sartana Pray for Your Death Alman Average Similar →
1967 Face to Face Williams Hit Similar →
1967 Desert Commandos Perrier Average Similar →
1967 Mission Stardust Car Seller Flop Similar →
1967 Lotosblüten für Miss Quon Blackie Lee Super Hit Similar →
1966 Requiem for a Secret Agent Atenopoulos Hit Similar →
1966 Man on the Spying Trapeze Stephanolopoulus Flop Similar →
1966 Me, Me, Me... and the Others Politician with glasses Average Similar →
1965 Desperate Mission Barrow Hit Similar →
1965 The Dolls direttore d'albergo (segment "Monsignor Cupido") Flop Similar →
1964 3 Avengers Teomoco Hit Similar →
1964 Triumph of the Ten Gladiators Sesto Vitorio Average Similar →
1964 Mission To Hell John Yakiris Hit Similar →
1963 The Ten Gladiators Claudius Nero Flop Similar →
1963 The Attic Cardinale Flop Similar →
1963 I Am Semiramis Ghelas Flop Similar →
1962 Lo smemorato di Collegno Ragionere Hit Similar →
1962 Those Two in the Legion Suprut Average Similar →
1961 The Vengeance of Ursus Licurgo Average Similar →
1961 Gli scontenti - Average Similar →
1959 The Night of the Great Attack - Flop Similar →
1959 The Pirate and the Slave Girl Nikopoulos Flop Similar →
1959 Agosto, donne mie non vi conosco proprietario night-club Flop Similar →
1959 Adventure in Capri Antonio il parucchiere Flop Similar →
1959 The Head of a Tyrant Osia Flop Similar →
1957 Pirate of the Half Moon Visconte di Grand Average Similar →
1957 Orizzonte infuocato Vasco Flop Similar →
1955 Ripudiata - Flop Similar →
1954 Tripoli, bel suol d'amore - Average Similar →
1953 Ho scelto l'amore il secondo delegato Super Hit Similar →
1952 Wolves Hunt at Night Le commissaire italien Average Similar →
1951 Three Steps North The Greek Flop Similar →
1951 Il bivio Beppe, detto "Il curato" Average Similar →
1949 Fame and the Devil Max Flop Similar →
1949 City of Pain Sergio Flop Similar →

Gianni Rizzo - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Gianni Rizzo?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Gianni Rizzo is "Lotosblüten für Miss Quon" with a rating of 8.5/10.

How many movies has Gianni Rizzo acted in?

Gianni Rizzo has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Gianni Rizzo?

Other notable films include "Ho scelto l'amore", "Lion of the Desert", and "Requiem for a Secret Agent".

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