Ruggero Deodato
Directing
Biography
Ruggero Deodato (7 May 1939 - 29 December 2022) was an Italian film director. He has worked in a wide variety of genres, but is best known for his horror and exploitation films, and particularly for directing the controversial cult classic "Cannibal Holocaust" (1980).
Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring Ruggero Deodato
Filmography
Acting (53)
2025
Il cinema secondo Cormanas Self
2024
Deodato vs Lenzias self
10.0
2022
The Last of Usas Self
8.0
2021
Django & Django: Sergio Corbucci Unchainedas Self - Filmmaker
7.0
2021
4.4
7.3
2021
The Found Footage Phenomenonas Self
5.8
2019
Deodato Holocaustas Himself
6.5
2018
Me Me Lai Bites Backas Self
2018
Die Welt der Barbarenas Self
2017
Cult of Terroras Self - Filmmaker
6.8
2017
Macho Man 2as Himself
2017
5.0
2016
Ballad in Bloodas Prof. Roth
5.0
6.6
2015
Lilith's Hellas Self
4.2
2013
Chimèresas Butcher
5.6
2013
I Tarantinianias Self
5.9
2011
Poliziotti Violentias Self
2011
Film and Be Damnedas Self
2010
The Museum Of Wondersas Himself
3.0
2008
6.0
2008
Dead Bonesas Butcher
10.0
2007
2007
2007
Hanging Shadowsas Self
2007
Hostel: Part IIas Cannibal
5.9
2007
Hostel: Part IIas The Italian Cannibal
5.9
2006
Do You Remember Lucio Fulci?as Self
2006
7.4
2006
2005
Ban the Sadist Videos!as Self
6.8
2004
Non risponde piùas Himself
8.5
2003
2003
Django: The One and Onlyas Self
1993
The Washing Machineas Nosy Neighbor (uncredited)
4.9
1992
Mom I Can Do Itas Street photographer in yellow hat (uncredited)
6.0
1988
Dial: Helpas Man in Phone Booth (uncredited)
4.7
1988
Phantom of Deathas Man That Gets on Moped at Station (uncredited)
5.6
1983
Raiders of Atlantisas Oil Rig Assistant
4.9
1980
Cannibal Holocaustas Man Sitting in NYU Campus (uncredited)
6.3
1979
Concorde Affairas Man in Nicole's Restaurant (uncredited)
6.4
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Masters of Mayhemas Self
Production & Directing (58)
2019
DeathcemberDirector
5.3
2019
DeathcemberWriter
5.3
2018
AtrociousThanks
6.7
2018
AtrociousAssociate Producer
6.7
2018
AtrociousPresenter
6.7
2016
Ballad in BloodDirector
5.0
2016
Ballad in BloodScreenplay
5.0
2013
The Profane ExhibitWriter
3.5
2013
The Profane ExhibitDirector
3.5
2002
Father HopeDirector
6.1
2002
Father HopeScreenplay
6.1
1993
The Washing MachineDirector
4.9
1992
Mom I Can Do ItWriter
6.0
1992
Mom I Can Do ItDirector
6.0
1988
Dial: HelpDirector
4.7
1988
Dial: HelpScreenplay
4.7
1988
Phantom of DeathDirector
5.6
1987
The BarbariansDirector
5.4
1986
The Lone RunnerDirector
5.0
1986
Body CountDirector
5.1
1985
Cut and RunDirector
5.3
1983
Raiders of AtlantisDirector
4.9
1980
House on the Edge of the ParkDirector
5.9
1980
Cannibal HolocaustDirector
6.3
1979
Concorde AffairDirector
6.4
1978
Last FeelingsStory
6.4
1978
Last FeelingsDirector
6.4
1977
Last Cannibal WorldDirector
5.8
1976
Live Like a Cop, Die Like a ManDirector
6.2
1975
Waves of LustDirector
5.0
1971
All'ultimo minutoDirector
1969
ZenabelScreenplay
3.9
1969
ZenabelDirector
3.9
1969
In the Name of the FatherDirector
6.0
1968
Vacation on the Esmeralda CoastDirector
5.0
1968
Man Only Cries for LoveDirector
3.8
1968
Gungala, The Black Panther GirlDirector
5.0
1968
4.8
1968
4.8
1967
Sailors on DeckFirst Assistant Director
8.3
1967
The HellbendersAssistant Director
6.5
1966
Navajo JoeAssistant Director
6.2
1966
Ringo and His Golden PistolFirst Assistant Director
5.1
1966
DjangoAssistant Director
7.2
1966
DjangoSecond Unit Director
7.2
1966
Mademoiselle de MaupinFirst Assistant Director
6.1
1964
The Slave MerchantsAssistant Director
4.4
1964
Castle of BloodFirst Assistant Director
7.1
1963
Gli onorevoliFirst Assistant Director
6.8
1963
Totò sexyFirst Assistant Director
5.2
1963
The Monk of MonzaFirst Assistant Director
7.0
1963
The Shortest DaySecond Assistant Director
6.4
1962
Lo smemorato di CollegnoSecond Assistant Director
6.7
1962
Dark SoulSecond Assistant Director
5.4
1961
Ursus in the Valley of the LionsFirst Assistant Director
5.5
1961
Pastasciutta nel desertoFirst Assistant Director
10.0
1961
Viva l'Italia!Second Assistant Director
6.5
1960
Escape by NightAssistant Director
7.0