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Giovanni Cianfriglia

Giovanni Cianfriglia

Actor · Died October 30, 2024, aged 89 · Anzio, Lazio, Italy

Giovanni Cianfriglia (born 5 April 1935) is an Italian film actor. He has appeared in more than 100 films since 1958. Born in Anzio, Cianfriglia debuted as the body double of Steve Reeves in Hercules, then he started appearing, often uncredited, as a stuntman in dozens of genre films. Since the second half of the sixties he starred in several adventure films and Spaghetti Westerns in leading roles using the stage name Ken Wood. Source: Article "Giovanni Cianfriglia" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.

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Born
April 5, 1935
Died
October 30, 2024 (aged 89)
From
Anzio, Lazio, Italy
Works as
Actor
Titles
51 on MovieCove · 93 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 37 days to Oct 26Down 43% in 30 days

What are Giovanni Cianfriglia's films like?

Across their 14 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Morality and Bonds.

Genres

Action5 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 39th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Action movies
Adventure3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 19th percentile
: browse their Adventure movies
Drama3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 29th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Morality
34%
Bonds
27%
Power
14%
Survival
13%
Ideas
9%
Self
3%
Justice5 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship3 titles, browse their movies with this themeViolence4 titles, browse their movies with this themeLoyalty4 titles, browse their movies with this themeRevenge3 titles, browse their movies with this themeBetrayal3 titles, browse their movies with this themeGreed2 titles, browse their movies with this themeTechnology2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 14 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 6 · Serious 3 · Dark 5

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 4 · Stylized 7 · Heightened 3

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 2 · Charged 7 · Intense 5

Steady: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their steady movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 9 · Shifting 5 · Whiplash 0

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 9 · Some laughs 0 · Funny 5

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 4 · Even-paced 9 · Relentless 1

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 9 · Engaged 5 · Full focus 0

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 13 · Open-ended 1 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

5 analyzed roles

Usually the Shadow: 2 of 5 analyzed roles.

Shadow
2 of 5
Ally
2 of 5
Hero
1 of 5

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
8
Thrilling
6
Absurd
5
Joyful
4
Dread
4
Other
10

How their films linger

Fun5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHaunting3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 4 with a twist

  • Happy6
  • Bittersweet6
  • Tragic1
  • Ambiguous1

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Giovanni Cianfriglia's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 28 of their 51 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (23).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Giovanni Cianfriglia's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

93 credits, 51 with a MovieCove page; 1 appearance as themselves is hidden until asked for.

  • Vajont - La diga del disonore(2001)

    Stunts

    Midcredits score: 60th percentile of all films

  • Alex the Ram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Stunts · as Uomo di Barra

  • Briganti: Amore e libertà(1994)

    as Zi Peppe

    Midcredits score: 22nd percentile of all films

  • First Action Hero (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Carmelo

  • Year of the Gun(1991)

    Stunts · as Alley Thug (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 25th percentile of all films

  • The Comics (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as camionista "manesco"

  • Cellini: A Violent Life(1990)

    as Captain

    Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all films

  • The Last Temptation of Christ(1988)

    Stunts · as Roman Soldier (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all films

  • Urban Warriors (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Walker (archive footage) (uncredited)

  • The Rogues(1987)

    as (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all films

  • Rent-a-Cop(1987)

    as Bodyguard (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 11th percentile of all films

  • The Barbarians(1987)

    as Ghedo - Strongman

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all films

  • Ladyhawke(1985)

    as Fornac's Man (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all films

  • Tuareg: The Desert Warrior(1984)

    as Mubalak

    Midcredits score: 19th percentile of all films

  • The Final Executioner(1984)

    as Sentry

    Midcredits score: 7th percentile of all films

  • Escape from the Bronx(1983)

    as Rebel / Disinfestor (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 13th percentile of all films

  • Hercules(1983)

    Stunts

    Midcredits score: 9th percentile of all films

  • The Seven Magnificent Gladiators(1983)

    Stunts · as Festo (as Jody Wanger)

    Midcredits score: 4th percentile of all films

  • 2019: After the Fall of New York(1983)

    as Panther - Race Participant (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 29th percentile of all films

  • Ironmaster(1983)

    as Vood Henchman

    Midcredits score: 12th percentile of all films

  • Thor the Conqueror(1983)

    as Maneater Chief (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 2nd percentile of all films

  • Crime on the Highway (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Stunts · as Tony's Henchman (uncredited)

  • Gunan, King of the Barbarians (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Nameless (as John Richmond)

  • Bomber(1982)

    as Thug (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all films

  • Banana Joe(1982)

    as Torcillo's Henchman

    Midcredits score: 62nd percentile of all films

  • Who Finds a Friend Finds a Treasure(1981)

    as Hood (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all films

  • Everything Happens to Me(1980)

    as Alien

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all films

  • Flatfoot in Egypt(1980)

    as Don Carmine's Bodyguard (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all films

  • L'importante è non farsi notare (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Punk (uncredited)

  • The Sheriff and the Satellite Kid(1979)

    as Soldier

    Midcredits score: 52nd percentile of all films

  • From Corleone to Brooklyn (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Bogus Ambulanceman

  • Odds and Evens(1978)

    as Gangster at Car Race

    Midcredits score: 84th percentile of all films

  • Lo chiamavano Bulldozer(1978)

    as Soldier #4 (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all films

  • Return of the Saint (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Show 1 episode · Stunts · as Henchman

  • The Biggest Battle(1978)

    as British Commando

    Midcredits score: 10th percentile of all films

  • In the Name of the Pope King (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Un giudice de la Sacra Consulta

  • The Criminals Attack. The Police Respond (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Fake Funeral Agent (uncredited)

  • Crime Busters(1977)

    as Racket in Bowling Alley

    Midcredits score: 84th percentile of all films

  • The Last Round (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    as Rico henchman

  • Keoma(1976)

    as Caldwell's Henchman (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all films

  • Tough Cop(1976)

    as Club Bouncer

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all films

  • The Big Racket(1976)

    Stunts · as Rudy's Enforcer

    Midcredits score: 83rd percentile of all films

  • Soldier of Fortune(1976)

    as D'Anjou (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all films

  • Who Breaks... Pays (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Brusio

  • Violent Rome (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Stunts · as Restaurant Robber #1 (uncredited)

  • The Night Caller(1975)

    as Marcucci

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all films

  • Killer Cop (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Hitman

  • The Climber (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Stunts · as Gianni - Aldo's Crew

  • Blood River (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Village Indian (uncredited)

  • Super Stooges vs the Wonder Women (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Philones' Henchman · as Wood Tiger

  • Watch Out, We're Mad(1974)

    Stunts · as Boxer (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all films

  • Mean Frank and Crazy Tony(1973)

    as Annunziata Henchman (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 35th percentile of all films

  • The Magnificent Dare Devil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Actor

  • High Crime(1973)

    as Hitman (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all films

  • The Grand Duel(1972)

    Stunts · as Bounty Hunter

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all films

  • Life Is Tough, Eh Providence?(1972)

    as The Challenger

    Midcredits score: 38th percentile of all films

  • Sentence of God (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Actor

  • The Italian Connection(1972)

    Stunts · as Peppiniello (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 84th percentile of all films

  • Return of the Holy Ghost (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Garibaldino

  • Gunmen and the Holy Ghost (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Il Garibaldino

  • You're Jinxed, Friend, You've Met Sacramento (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Murdock Henchman

  • Hector the Mighty (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Gang (uncredited)

  • Where the Bullets Fly(1972)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all films

  • Viva! Django (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    as Jeff's Henchman

  • Return of Sabata(1971)

    Stunts · as Irishman Henchman with Hat (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 31st percentile of all films

  • Three Giants of the Roman Empire (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    as soldato nella taverna

  • Adiós, Sabata(1970)

    Stunts · as Austrian Agent (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all films

  • Challenge of McKenna (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    Actor

  • The Unholy Four(1970)

    as Saloon Brawler (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 40th percentile of all films

  • Kill Them All and Come Back Alone(1968)

    as Blade

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all films

  • No Graves on Boot Hill (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    as Reno

  • Bury Them Deep (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    as Billy 'The Gun'

  • Gunman Sent by God (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    as Roy Elroy

  • Superargo and the Faceless Giants(1968)

    as Superargo

    Midcredits score: 11th percentile of all films

  • If You Want to Live... Shoot! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    as Stark / Stack

  • Rita the Field Marshal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    as German Soldier (uncredited)

  • Massacre Mania (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    as Inspector Griffith (as Ken Wood)

  • Killer Kid(1967)

    as Ramirez

    Midcredits score: 29th percentile of all films

  • Golden Chameleon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    as Sgherro di Guglielmo

  • The Devil's Man (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    as The Professor

  • Superargo vs Diabolicus (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    as Superargo

  • Ringo and His Golden Pistol(1966)

    as Sebastian, l'indiano

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films

  • The Hired Killer(1966)

    as (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all films

  • Five for Revenge(1966)

    as Indios

    Midcredits score: 18th percentile of all films

  • The Tramplers(1965)

    as Unknown (as Alfred Raichlin)

    Midcredits score: 28th percentile of all films

  • The Relentless Four (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    as Deputy (uncredited)

  • Hercules the Avenger (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    as Anteo

  • Revenge of The Gladiators (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    as Gladiator Fulvio

  • Temple of the White Elephant (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    as Krishna

  • Castle of Blood(1964)

    as Herbert the Gardener

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all films

  • Sandokan the Great (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    as Kalamba

  • A Queen for Caesar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    as Commerciante #1 (uncredited)

  • The Trojan Horse(1961)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all films

Career shape

Star power in the 96th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 93 titles from 1961 to 2001; peak year 1977.

Biggest box office

Who Finds a Friend Finds a Treasure (1981)

$20K worldwide

Highest rated

Who Finds a Friend Finds a Treasure (1981)

Midcredits 82nd

Film career

19612001

Peak 1977 · fewer prominent film roles lately. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

  • 1961Screen debut· The Trojan Horse
  • 1974Career best· Watch Out, We're Mad

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting91 of 93: 77 only acting, 14 with another role · typical Midcredits score39thOther crew16 of 93: 2 only other crew, 14 with another role · typical Midcredits score59th

93 titles, 14 with more than one role — acting and other crew overlap on 14 of them.

By decade

1960s24 · acting1970s41 · 41 acting · 9 crew1980s21 · 20 acting · 4 crew1990s5 · 5 acting · 1 crew2000s2 · 1 acting · 2 crew

Billing

usually 18th · top billed in 0% of 33 roles
617681

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Giovanni Cianfriglia's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 39th percentile, the median of all 51; across their 14 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 47th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

47thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 14

Approval · how many liked their films

31stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 14

Reach · how many have seen their films

49thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 14

Midcredits score across 51 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up10
  • 50th to 74th13
  • 25th to 49th14
  • Below 25th14

Shape of the crowd

21 of their 51 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved1
  • Universally Panned1
  • Cult Classic2
  • Crowd Pleaser21
  • Broadly Agreed9
  • Mixed17

Most divisive · actor

Cellini: A Violent Life (1990)

82nd percentile spread · 17% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

The Last Temptation of Christ (1988)

Midcredits 92nd · 79% liked

Reviewers score the acting 56/100 in their films, across 14 reviewed titles; fans 66, detractors 38. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Giovanni Cianfriglia work with?

People who share at least 2 of Giovanni Cianfriglia's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Tito Carpi shares the most, 3.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers and editors

Producers