Person
Silvio Siano
Directing · 1927–1990 · Naples, Italy
Biography
Silvio Siano was an Italian film director and screenwriter known for his work in the mid-20th century. Born in Naples, he began his career in the Italian film industry as an assistant director before transitioning to directing and writing. Siano directed several films, including La legge della mafia (1965) and Il lungo giorno della violenza (1971), which explored themes of crime and justice. His films are characterized by their gritty realism and exploration of moral dilemmas. Siano's contributions to Italian cinema reflect the socio-political climate of his time, offering audiences a glimpse into the complexities of Italian society.
Known for
Lo sgarro
Writer
Three Dollars of Lead
Screenplay
Saranno uomini
Director
San Babila-8 P.M.
Production Manager
La donnaccia
Director
Night Police Station
Production Manager
Calamita d'oro
Screenplay
Agent X-77 Orders to Kill
Director
Five Women for the Killer
Production Manager
Hunted City
Production Manager
Filmography
- 1980Speed DriverExecutive Producer
- 1979Hunted CityProduction Manager
- 1976San Babila-8 P.M.Production Manager
- 1974Five Women for the KillerProduction Manager
- 1974Night Police StationProduction Manager
- 1974VirginityProduction Director
- 1966Agent X-77 Orders to KillDirector
- 1965La vedovellaDirector
- 1965La donnacciaDirector
- 1964Three Dollars of LeadScreenplay
- 1963Lo sgarroWriter
- 1957Saranno uominiDirector
- 1956Alone in the StreetsDirector
- 1953Soli per le stradeDirector
- 1951Fuoco neroDirector
- 1949Napoli eterna canzoneDirector
- 1948Calamita d'oroScreenplay
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