Sergio Sollima
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Sergio Sollima (April 17, 1921 – July 1, 2015) was an Italian film director and script writer. Like many Italian cult directors, Sollima started his career by directing mostly sword and sandal movies that were very popular in the early 1960s. After the genre's popularity quickly died out, Sollima was among the first ones to move to spaghetti westerns. The Big Gundown (starring Lee Van Cleef and Tomas Milian) was released in 1966 with big success, despite the fact that it had to compete with Sergio Leone's The Good, the Bad and the Ugly and Sergio Corbucci's Django. Sollima soon filmed two more westerns. Face to Face (Milian and Gian Maria Volonté) was released in 1967 and Run, Man, Run! (Milian) in 1968. Although Sollima directed only three westerns and they never reached the level of popularity as the ones by the other Sergios (Leone and Corbucci), each of them are highly regarded among genre enthusiasts. In 1970, Sollima switched genres again and directed the Charles Bronson and Telly Savalas starred Violent City, which was one of the first violent and fast-paced Italian crime films often known as poliziotteschi. Like for all of his westerns, the soundtrack was provided by Ennio Morricone. Sollima's last well-known film is Revolver, a poliziotteschi film starring Oliver Reed and Fabio Testi.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Sergio Sollima reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 10 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Documentary
The majority of Sergio Sollima's filmography leans towards the Documentary 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 40% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Sergio Sollima remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Ennio, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Sergio Sollima Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Sergio Sollima's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Sergio Sollima.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Ennio | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Spaghetti Western Memories | Himself | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Django, Sartana, Trinita' et les autres… | Lui-même | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Sodankylä Forever | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Denn sie kennen kein Erbarmen - Der Italowestern | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | The Spaghetti West | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Sergio Sollima: Face to Face | Himself | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | Western all'italiana | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | Run Man Run: 35 Years Running | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | Western, Italian Style | Self | Average | Similar → |
Sergio Sollima - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Sergio Sollima?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Sergio Sollima is "Ennio" with a rating of 8.3/10.
How many movies has Sergio Sollima acted in?
Sergio Sollima has been featured in at least 10 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Sergio Sollima?
Other notable films include "Django, Sartana, Trinita' et les autres…", "Spaghetti Western Memories", and "Denn sie kennen kein Erbarmen - Der Italowestern".