Giannini, Giancarlo

Overview

Works:	403 works in 1,369 publications in 8 languages and 22,495 library holdings
Genres:	Drama Action and adventure films Spy films Thrillers (Motion pictures) Film adaptations Horror films Comedy films Made-for-TV movies Historical films Political fiction
Roles:	Actor, Producer, Performer, Other, Narrator, Author, Costume designer, Interviewee, Honoree, Director
Classifications:	PN1997.2, 791.4372

Publication Timeline

Most widely held works about Giancarlo Giannini

Giancarlo Giannini : il fascino sottile dell'interprete( Book )
Sono ancora un bambino : (ma nessuno può sgridarmi) by Giancarlo Giannini( Book )

Most widely held works by Giancarlo Giannini

Quantum of solace by Marc Forster( Visual )

36 editions published between 2008 and 2016 in English and held by 2,210 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Is there solace in revenge? Reeling from the events of Casino Royale, 007 is determined to find out who was pulling the strings. Bond pursues the agents of an assassination attempt on "M, " and all those roads lead to Dominic Greene, a world-renowned developer of green technology. MI-6, upset by Bond's investigative methods, denounces him. So Bond must call in favors and partner up with the mysterious and feisty Camille, a woman with a mission of her own. Bond follows the trail that begins in Italy, with stops in Haiti, Austria, Panama, and finally to Bolivia, while "M" wonders if she can trust Bond, or if vengeance possesses him

Man on fire by A. J Quinnell( Visual )

43 editions published between 2004 and 2014 in 3 languages and held by 1,975 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

"Hard-drinking, burnt-out CIA operative John Creasy (Washington) has given up on life -- until his friend Rayburn ... gets him a job as bodyguard to nine-year-old Pita Ramos ... Bit by bit, Creasy begins to reclaim his soul, but when Pita is kidnapped, Creasy's fiery rage is released and he will stop at nothing to save her"--Container

Casino Royale by Martin Campbell( Visual )

58 editions published between 2006 and 2015 in English and French and held by 1,673 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

With two professional assassinations in quick succession, James Bond is quickly elevated to '00' status. Bond's first 007 mission takes him to Uganda where he is to spy on a terrorist, Mollaka. Not everything goes to plan and Bond decides to investigate, independently of MI6, in order to track down the rest of the terrorist cell. Following a lead to the Bahamas, he encounters Dimitrios and his girlfriend, Solange. He learns that Dimitrios is involved with Le Chiffre, banker to the world's terrorist organizations. Intelligence reveals that Le Chiffre is planning to raise money in a high-stakes poker game in Montenegro at Le Casino Royale. MI6 assigns 007 to play against him, knowing that if Le Chiffre loses, it will destroy his organization. 'M' places Bond under the watchful eye of the beguiling Vesper Lynd. At first skeptical of what value Vesper can provide, Bond's interest in her deepens as they brave danger together and even torture at the hands of Le Chiffre. The marathon game proceeds with dirty tricks and violence, raising the stakes beyond blood money and reaching a terrifying climax

Hannibal by Ridley Scott( Visual )

55 editions published between 1985 and 2011 in 5 languages and held by 1,673 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

After escaping from the asylum in Baltimore, Dr. Hannibal Lecter moves to Florence, Italy where he has become one of the curators of the Palazzo Vecchio. His cover is broken when a cop, for money, turns Dr. Lecter over to his old patient, Mason Verger. FBI agent Clarice Starling finds out about Mason's evil plot to feed Dr. Lecter to a bunch of man-eating hogs and will do anything to make sure that Mason doesn't succeed

A walk in the clouds by Alfonso Arau( Visual )

40 editions published between 1995 and 2013 in English and Spanish and held by 1,632 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

After returning from World War II, a young G.I. finds he has little in common with the wife he left behind. Disillusioned, he heads north to work as a travelling salesman where he meets the daughter of a wealthy vineyard owner. On her way home, she is terrified of what her father will do when he learns she is unmarried and pregnant. The young man gallantly offers to help by posing as her husband for one night, unaware that doing so will change both of their lives forever

Casino Royale( Visual )

2 editions published in 2007 in English and held by 1,616 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

With two professional assassinations in quick succession, James Bond is quickly elevated to '00' status. Bond's first 007 mission takes him to Uganda where he is to spy on a terrorist, Mollaka. Not everything goes to plan and Bond decides to investigate, independently of MI6, in order to track down the rest of the terrorist cell. Following a lead to the Bahamas, he encounters Dimitrios and his girlfriend, Solange. He learns that Dimitrios is involved with Le Chiffre, banker to the world's terrorist organizations. Intelligence reveals that Le Chiffre is planning to raise money in a high-stakes poker game in Montenegro at Le Casino Royale. MI6 assigns 007 to play against him, knowing that if Le Chiffre loses, it will destroy his organization. 'M' places Bond under the watchful eye of the beguiling Vesper Lynd. At first skeptical of what value Vesper can provide, Bond's interest in her deepens as they brave danger together and even torture at the hands of Le Chiffre. The marathon game proceeds with dirty tricks and violence, raising the stakes beyond blood money and reaching a terrifying climax

Pasqualino settebellezze = Seven beauties by Lina Wertmüller( Visual )

52 editions published between 1975 and 2019 in 3 languages and held by 947 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

"Follows a small-time casanova through the horrors of WW2 battle and imprisonment in a concentration camp, where he learns to survive, at any cost"--Leonard Maltin's TV movies and video guide

My house in Umbria( Visual )

6 editions published between 2003 and 2004 in English and held by 916 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

A charming, evocative drama about a group of travelers in Italy who find solace and friendship after being thrown together by tragedy

Travolti da un insolito destino nell'azzurro mare d'agosto( Visual )

40 editions published between 1974 and 2018 in Italian and English and held by 743 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

A beautiful and selfish Italian jetsetter is shipwrecked with one of her employees, a despised and slovenly sailor. Cut off from the world on a desert island, he reverses their roles and soon controls her completely

The catcher was a spy( Visual )

3 editions published in 2018 in English and held by 724 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

The true story of Moe Berg, professional baseball player, Ivy League graduate, attorney, and a top-secret spy who helped the US win the race against Germany to build the atomic bomb

Joshua( Visual )

7 editions published in 2002 in English and Undetermined and held by 671 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

When the stranger Joshua moves near a small town, the locals are suspicious of his selfless work and his apparent miracles. Just what he is up to is nearly as extraordinary as the discovery of the transforming power in each of their hearts

Frank Herbert's Dune by John Harrison( Visual )

11 editions published between 2000 and 2008 in English and held by 638 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

In the far future, the remote desert world of Dune becomes the epicenter of a spectacular struggle that will spark a revolution, fulfill an ancient prophecy, and forever change the galactic balance of power

Mimic by Guillermo del Toro( Visual )

12 editions published between 1997 and 2013 in English and Spanish and held by 537 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

A team of scientists discover a miracle cure that stops the spread of a deadly disease.only to find three years later that something has gone terribly wrong! Their creation is able to mimic and destroy its every predator - even man!

Jacob by Peter Hall( Visual )

7 editions published between 1994 and 2005 in English and held by 533 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

For seven long years, Jacob has labored to earn the right to marry beautiful Rachel. Now the seven years are up, but Rachel's devious father substitutes his elder daughter on the wedding night. One of the greatest love stories from the Bible

L'innocente by Luchino Visconti( Visual )

55 editions published between 1976 and 2012 in 5 languages and held by 392 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

After becoming bored with his timid wife, a wealthy aristocrat begins an exciting affair. Upon learning that his wife is having a torrid affair of her own, he is tormented by her infidelity and descends into madness, commiting a cruel and horrifying act

New York stories( Visual )

2 editions published between 1989 and 2001 in English and held by 318 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

A trilogy about life in the big city. "Life lessons" is the tale of a passionate painter (Nolte) torn between his obsession for his art and his infatuation with his sultry assistant (Arquette). "Life without Zoe" is a whimsical fantasy of a very grown-up 12-year-old who brings charm and magic to life in New York. "Oedipus wrecks" is the story of a neurotic lawyer (Allen) who cannot escape the influence of his mother

Love and anarchy by Lina Wertmüller( Visual )

29 editions published between 1973 and 2014 in 3 languages and held by 284 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Tunin, a shy and awkward peasant arrives in Rome from the countryside in the early 1930's. Going directly to a luxurious bordello, he looks for Salome, the boldest and most glamorous lady of the house and his aide in the one task he is determined to carry out: the assassination of Benito Mussolini. When Tunin becomes enamored with a young prostitute, the conflict between "love and anarchy" erupts. (Does not circulate)

New York stories( Visual )

15 editions published between 1989 and 2012 in English and Italian and held by 235 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

A trilogy about life in the big city. "Life lessons" is the tale of a passionate painter (Nolte) torn between his obsession for his art and his infatuation with his sultry assistant (Arquette). "Life without Zoe" is a wimsical fantasy of a very grown-up 12-year-old who brings charm and magic to life in New York. "Oedipus wrecks" is the story of a neurotic lawyer (Allen) who cannot escape the influence of his mother

The whole shebang( Visual )

6 editions published between 2001 and 2005 in English and held by 218 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

"Tragedy meets comedy when the bumbling and passionate Giovanni Bazinni ... travels to America from Italy to save his famly's fireworks business and falls for his cousin's beautiful widow Val"--Container

Film d'amore e d'anarchia, ovvero Stamattina alle 10 in via dei fiori nella nota casa di tolleranza( Visual )

14 editions published between 1997 and 2012 in Italian and Undetermined and held by 214 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

A country peasant goes to Rome with a plan to assassinate Benito Mussolini. His underground contact in the network of anarchists offers him a hideout in her brothel where he falls in love with a young prostitute