Richard Conte
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Richard Conte (March 24, 1910 – April 15, 1975) was an American actor. He appeared in numerous films from the 1940s through 1970s, including I'll Cry Tomorrow and The Godfather. Description above from the Wikipedia article Richard Conte, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Richard Conte 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: Crime
The majority of Richard Conte's filmography leans towards the Crime 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 30% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Richard Conte remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Godfather: The Complete Epic 1901–1959, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Richard Conte Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Richard Conte's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Richard Conte.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | The Godfather: The Complete Epic 1901–1959 | Don Emilio Barzini | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Return of the Exorcist | Exorcist | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | Violent Rome | Lawyer Sartori | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | Shoot First, Die Later | Mazzanti | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Tony Arzenta | Nick Gusto | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Violent Professionals | Padulo | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | My Brother Anastasia | Alberto 'Big Al' Anastasia | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Big Family | Don Antonio Marchesi | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Boss | Don Corrasco | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Godfather | Barzini | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Lady in Cement | Lt. Dave Santini | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | Death Sentence | Diaz | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | Tony Rome | Lt. Dave Santini | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | Hotel | Detective Dupere | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | Synanon | Reid Kimble | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Greatest Story Ever Told | Barabbas | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Circus World | Aldo Alfredo | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Eyes of Annie Jones | David Wheeler | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | Who's Been Sleeping in My Bed? | Leonard Ashley | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Pepe | Richard Conte | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Ocean's Eleven | Anthony Bergdorf | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | They Came to Cordura | Cpl. Milo Trubee | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | This Angry Age | Michael | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Brothers Rico | Eddie Rico | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Full of Life | Nick Rocco | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | I'll Cry Tomorrow | Tony Bardeman | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Little Red Monkey | Bill Locklin | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | New York Confidential | Nick Magellan | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Big Combo | Mr. Brown | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Desert Legion | Crito | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Blue Gardenia | Casey Mayo | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Hollywood Story | Larry O'Brien | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Under the Gun | Bert Galvin | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Sleeping City | Fred Rowan | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Hollywood Ten | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Whirlpool | Dr. William 'Bill' Sutton | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Thieves' Highway | Nick Garcos | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | House of Strangers | Max Monetti | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Big Jack | Dr. Alexander Meade | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Cry of the City | Martin Rome | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Call Northside 777 | Frank W. Wiecek | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Donald's Dilemma | Psychiatrist (voice) (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Other Love | Paul Clermont | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | 13 Rue Madeleine | William H. 'Bill' O'Connell | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | Somewhere in the Night | Mel Phillips | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | A Walk in the Sun | Pvt. Rivera | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Captain Eddie | Pvt. John Bartek | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Purple Heart | Lt. Angelo Canelli | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Heaven with a Barbed Wire Fence | Tony Casselli | Average | Similar → |
Richard Conte - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Richard Conte?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Richard Conte is "The Godfather: The Complete Epic 1901–1959" with a rating of 8.9/10.
How many movies has Richard Conte acted in?
Richard Conte has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Richard Conte?
Other notable films include "The Godfather", "Thieves' Highway", and "House of Strangers".