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Riccardo Freda (24 February 1909 – 20 December 1999) was an Italian film director. He worked in a variety of genres, including sword-and-sandal, horror, giallo and spy films. Freda began directing I Vampiri in 1956. The film became the first Italian sound horror film production. Riccardo Freda was born in 1909 in Alexandria, Egypt to Italian parents. Freda attended school in Milan where he took art classes at the Centro Sperimantale. After school he took on work as a sculptor and art critic. Freda first began working in the film industry in 1937 and directed his first film Don Cesare di Bazan in 1942. Freda began directing I Vampiri. I Vampiri was the first Italian horror film of the sound era, following the lone silent horror film Il mostro di Frankenstein (1920) Despite being the first, a wave of Italian horror productions did not follow until Mario Bava's film Black Sunday was released internationally.

Most Popular Riccardo Freda Trailers

Total trailers found: 71

The Mysterious Rider Trailer (1948)

01 November 1948

Giacomo Casanova returns to Venice, to help his brother, falsely accused of robbery.

Tragic Ceremony Trailer (1972)

20 December 1972

After a peaceful sailboat ride, four young people, including rich kid Bill, Joe, Fred and Jane, knock on the door of a secluded villa after their dune buggy runs out of gas.

Guarany Trailer (1948)

02 January 1948

Based on José de Alencar's novel, directed by Riccardo Freda.

Mexican Slayride Trailer (1967)

28 July 1967

Secret Agent Francis Coplan, is given the task of finding priceless artwork stolen by the Nazis' in 1943.

Il museo degli orrori di Dario Argento Trailer (2022)

02 December 2022

Newly edited version of Luigi Cozzi's 1997 documentary "Il mondo di Dario Argento 3: Il museo degli orrori di Dario Argento" focusing on the museum-part of the "Profondo Rosso" shop.

The White Warrior Trailer (1959)

21 June 1959

The story of Hadji Murad, a 19th-century Chechen chieftain who led his warriors in a fight against the invading forces of the Russian Czar.

Aquila Nera Trailer (1946)

21 September 1946

An evil Czarist landowner had mistreated the father and friends of an officer.The officer wreaks vengeance by committing masked coach robberies and insinuates himself into his enemy's castle by pretending to be a French teacher.

Death at Owell Rock Trailer (1967)

21 July 1967

Lawrence and Jane White are determined to find the man responsible for their father's murder. They suspect a number of people in the town of Owell Rock and hire a professional gunfighter to help them in their quest for vengeance.

The Little Adventurers Trailer (1939)

30 January 1939

During the Ethiopian war, thirteen boys embark clandestinely on a merchant ship bound for Africa. Following the shipwreck, they are castaway on a desert island.

The Iron Swordsman Trailer (1949)

01 November 1949

Caravaggio, il pittore maledetto Trailer (1941)

02 June 1941

Caravaggio, il pittore maledetto is a 1941 Italian historical drama film directed by Goffredo Alessandrini and starring Amedeo Nazzari, Clara Calamai and Lamberto Picasso.

Theodora, Slave Empress Trailer (1954)

02 July 1954

Teodora, a Roman courtesan and former slave girl, marries the Roman emperor Justinian and assumes the throne as Empress of Rome.

Revenge of the Black Eagle Trailer (1951)

25 October 1951

When a soldier returns home from the wars, he finds that a local landowner has been terrorizing his family.

Sundown Trailer (1941)

31 October 1941

Englishmen fighting Nazis in Africa discover an exotic mystery woman living among the natives and enlist her aid in overcoming the Germans.

Castle of the Banned Lovers Trailer (1956)

06 September 1956

The beautiful Beatrice Cenci, daughter of the noble Francesco, falls in love with Olimpio. But she has to face the jealousy of his violent and morbid father, and the hostility of his stepmother Lucrezia, who has a relationship with her other stepson, James.

The Seventh Sword Trailer (1962)

29 October 1962

In this costume adventure, a dashing swordsman helps protect Philip III of Spain from the traitors trying to overthrow him.

Un uomo solo: Incontro con Riccardo Freda Trailer (1998)

01 January 1998

Interview with film director Riccardo Freda.

The Magnificent Adventurer Trailer (1963)

02 August 1963

Benvenuto Cellini knows no obstacles when it comes to creating a work of art or conquering the heart of a woman.

Romeo e Giulietta Trailer (1964)

28 August 1964

Two teenagers fall in love, but their feuding families and fate itself cause the relationship to end in tragedy.

My Name Is Kate Trailer (1994)

24 January 1994

Kate (Donna Mills) is an alcoholic--and, as is often the case, she is in full denial regarding her illness.

Trap for the Assassin Trailer (1966)

15 June 1966

An industrialist is falsely accused of murdering one of his creditors and, because he cannot reveal that it was his mistress who gave him the money needed to pay the debt, he is sentenced to life in prison.

Double Cross Trailer (1951)

10 April 1951

A businessman is wrongly accused and convicted for the murder of his associate.

L'abito nero da sposa Trailer (1945)

17 May 1945

Once Around the Park Trailer (1989)

28 March 1989

Al and Elsa have been a couple for some time, but the chances that their relationship will be long-lived are few.

Les Misérables - Storm Over Paris Trailer (1948)

21 January 1948

The story of Jean Valjean, still pursued by Javert, continues with a love developing between Cosette and radical student Marius, a blackmailing attempt by suspicious innkeeper Thenardier, and a climax on the barricades of Paris.

D'Artagnan's Daughter Trailer (1994)

24 August 1994

It is 1654, in the South of France. When horsemen follow a runaway slave into the convent where he's taken sanctuary and kill both the fugitive and the Mother Superior, they little realise that one of the novices is the spirited daughter of retired musketeer D'Artagnan.

Lasciate ogni speranza Trailer (1937)

01 January 1937

Les Misérables Trailer (1948)

10 January 1948

In 19th century France, Jean Valjean, a man imprisoned for stealing bread, must flee a relentless policeman named Javert.

The Revenge of the Crusader Trailer (1964)

24 December 1964

After wedding the beautiful Genoveffa, Count Sigfrido of Treviri employs his right-hand man to look after his bride while he's away fighting in the crusades, unaware that his supposed friend has plans of his own for the new countess.

The Son of d'Artagnan Trailer (1950)

08 March 1950

D'Artagnan, the famous musketeer, has a son who does not feel like following in his father's steps. For the time being he is a novice in a monastery.

In campagna è caduta una stella Trailer (1939)

11 November 1939

An American starlet inflames two Italian peasants who forget about their respective fiance's. One of them even thinks of marrying her and begins to plan for the engagement banquet.

Alone Against Rome Trailer (1962)

06 September 1962

A Roman Consul, on his way to fight a border war, stations a garrison of soldiers in a provincial town.

For the Love of Nancy Trailer (1994)

02 October 1994

The parents of an anorexic woman fight to save her life.

Murder Obsession Trailer (1981)

24 February 1981

Michael is a successful actor, but he has a scandal in his past: at a tender age he knifed his father to death.

Lust of the Vampire Trailer (1957)

05 April 1957

A mad scientist captures young women and drains their blood, in order to keep alive an ancient, evil duchess.

Sign of the Gladiator Trailer (1959)

05 March 1959

Zenobia, Queen of Palmira, revolts against Rome and defeats the Roman troops, but she makes a big mistake when she falls in love with enemy officer Marco Valerio.

Don Cesare of Bazan Trailer (1942)

04 October 1942

In Barcelona, in 1650, Count Don Cesare di Bazan tries to foil, with the help of an actress, a plot hatched against the king by the French ambassador.

The Mongols Trailer (1961)

31 August 1961

During the Mongol invasion of Poland, a conflict between Mongol Emperor Genghis Khan and his oldest son Ogotai ensues when the former aims for peace and the latter itches for war and conquest.

Voce senza volto Trailer (1939)

05 January 1939

Ambush in Tangier Trailer (1957)

01 January 1957

An American police detective's investigation into a series of murders leads him to drug smugglers in North Africa.

The Iguana with the Tongue of Fire Trailer (1971)

24 August 1971

In Dublin, the acid-scarred, razor-slashed corpse of a young woman is discovered in the boot of the Swiss Ambassador's limousine.

Magia a prezzi modici Trailer (1950)

31 December 1950

Short documentary on superstition in Italy.

Tenori per forza Trailer (1948)

02 January 1948

A comic short film by Riccardo Freda.

Mosaici a Ravenna, I Trailer (1954)

01 January 1954

Documentary on ancient art in Italy.

L'astuto barone Trailer (1948)

02 January 1948

A comic short film by Riccardo Freda.

Non canto più Trailer (1945)

30 September 1945

A woman, a theatrical impresario, simulates the theft of a precious necklace for marketing purposes. A young singer living in the province is believed to be responsible for the theft and is arrested.

The Two Orphans Trailer (1965)

24 May 1965

A story about two girls who grew up as sisters, were separated and finally met again.

Tutta la città canta Trailer (1945)

15 August 1945

A shy and oppressed professor inherits a musical theater show, so he has the opportunity to change is life and find the real love.

The Ghost Trailer (1963)

30 March 1963

A woman and her lover murder her husband, a doctor. Soon, however, strange things start happening, and they wonder if they really killed him, or if he is coming back from the dead to haunt them.

Double Face Trailer (1969)

04 July 1969

After a businessman's unfaithful wife is seemingly killed in a car accident, he is led by several unscrupulous characters to believe that she is actually alive.

The Giants of Thessaly Trailer (1960)

06 December 1960

In order to placate the angry gods, who have allowed Thessaly to be overrun with barbarian invaders and beset with natural disasters, King Jason takes his Argonauts on a search for the fabled Golden Fleece.

The Exterminators Trailer (1965)

05 October 1965

A French agent, who is sent to save an atomic scientist, uncovers a plot by terrorists and a secret atomic site in Turkey.

Caltiki, the Immortal Monster Trailer (1959)

07 August 1959

Academic researchers are chased by a nuclear-hot specimen of ancient Mayan blob.

The Horrible Dr. Hichcock Trailer (1962)

01 August 1962

In late 19th century London, a woman weds a necrophiliac doctor whose first wife died under mysterious circumstances - and who might be returning from the grave to torment her successor.

Manhunt Trailer (1961)

22 December 1961

Vedi Napoli e poi muori Trailer (1951)

01 January 1951

The World of Dario Argento 3: Museum of Horrors Trailer (1997)

01 January 1997

Documentary about Dario Argento, "Profondo Rosso" shop in Rome, and most important works throughout his career.

The Witch's Curse Trailer (1962)

11 April 1962

Maciste travels to Hell to find a witch and make her undo a curse she put on the surface world.

Fuochi d'artificio Trailer (1938)

01 December 1938

Samson and the 7 Miracles of the World Trailer (1961)

31 October 1961

Samson must rescue a beautiful Chinese princess from a marauding horde of warriors.