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Geoffrey Copleston

Geoffrey Copleston

Actor, also writer · Died January 1, 1999, aged 77 · Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, UK

Geoffrey Copleston was an English actor who settled in Italy in the late 1950's. He became heavily involved with the Italian English dubbing industry and his voice can be heard in hundreds of films. He continued physical movie and TV performances as well, almost exclusively in Italian productions or American films made in Italy. He is best remembered for his performance as the chief villain in ROBOT JOX as well as the eccentric reclusive millionaire in EMMANUELLE AND THE LAST CANNIBALS. His final roles of note were the innkeeper in Roger Corman's FRANKENSTEIN UNBOUND and in Al Festa's music-oriented giallo film FATAL FRAMES.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
March 19, 1921
Died
January 1, 1999 (aged 77)
From
Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, UK
Works as
Actor, also writer
Titles
30 on MovieCove · 65 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 39 days to Oct 28Up 13% in 30 days

What are Geoffrey Copleston's films like?

Across their 15 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Morality and Survival.

Genres

Action6 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 12th percentile
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Comedy4 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 28th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
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Drama2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 51st percentile, at or above their average across these genres
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Horror2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 21st percentile
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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
36%
Survival
20%
Bonds
16%
Self
12%
Power
12%
Society
4%
Justice5 titles, browse their movies with this themeViolence4 titles, browse their movies with this themeBetrayal3 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love2 titles, browse their movies with this themeGreed2 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity2 titles, browse their movies with this themeRevenge2 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 15 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 7 · Serious 5 · Dark 3

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

A split, not a type: Grounded 1 · Stylized 6 · Heightened 8

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

Gentle 5 · Charged 8 · Intense 2

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

Steady 6 · Shifting 8 · Whiplash 1

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 6 · Some laughs 4 · Funny 5

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

A split, not a type: Slow burn 8 · Even-paced 6 · 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 12 · Engaged 2 · Full focus 1

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

Resolved 12 · Open-ended 1 · Ambiguous 2

Roles they play

1 analyzed role

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
8
Absurd
5
Melancholic
4
Joyful
4
Dread
3
Other
11

How their films linger

Fun8 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good4 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 · 2 with a twist

  • Happy5
  • Bittersweet8
  • 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 Geoffrey Copleston's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 18 of their 30 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Geoffrey Copleston'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

65 credits, 30 with a MovieCove page.

  • Fatal Frames(1996)

    as Mr. Fairbrain

    Midcredits score: 5th percentile of all films

  • The Web of Silence - A.I.D.S. (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Walter's Father

  • Killer Rules (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Chairman of the Board

  • The Godfather Part III(1990)

    as Priest (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all films

  • Robot Jox(1989)

    as Confederation Commissioner (as Geoffrey Coplestone)

    Midcredits score: 29th percentile of all films

  • Black Cobra 3: The Manila Connection(1990)

    as The Senator (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 13th percentile of all films

  • Fear of Scandal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Actor

  • The Dark Sun (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Actor

  • Willy Signori e vengo da lontano (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as il direttore del giornale

  • I promessi sposi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Show 5 episodes · as mercante

  • A Fine Romance (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Show 1 episode · as Krueger

  • Big Man (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Show 6 episodes · as Henry Winterbottom

  • The Sicilian(1987)

    as Pathe Journalist

    Midcredits score: 24th percentile of all films

  • The Belly of an Architect(1987)

    as Caspetti

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all films

  • Detective School Dropouts(1986)

    as Mr. Hammelfarm

    Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all films

  • The Wild Team(1985)

    as Harker

    Midcredits score: 9th percentile of all films

  • Madman at War (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Le commandant allemand

  • The Assisi Underground(1985)

    as Police Chief Bertolucci

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all films

  • Let's Make It Clear (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Mercalli

  • One Hundred Days in Palermo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Bank Executive (uncredited)

  • Il tassinaro (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as American Tourist

  • Neapolitan Story (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Don Vincenzo Coppola

  • God Makes and Then Pairs Them Up (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as il sindaco di Kellemborg

  • Good Like Bread (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Colonnello Vittorio Bisceglie

  • Hot Spirits (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Dr. Eric Stainer

  • A Policewoman in New York (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as capo della polizia di New York

  • The Black Cat(1981)

    as Inspector Flynn

    Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all films

  • Bianco, rosso e Verdone(1981)

    as uomo russo (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all films

  • Mia moglie è una strega(1980)

    as Man Who Returns Invitation Cards

    Midcredits score: 43rd percentile of all films

  • The Warning (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as procuratore Vesce

  • S.H.E: Security Hazards Expert(1980)

    as UN Speaker

    Midcredits score: 11th percentile of all films

  • The Pumaman(1980)

    as Sir George Bradley

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all films

  • Dr. Jekyll Likes Them Hot(1979)

    as Archibald Gold

    Midcredits score: 12th percentile of all films

  • Lobster for Breakfast (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as sig. Duchamp

  • Lovers and Liars(1979)

    as Automobilista

    Midcredits score: 12th percentile of all films

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

    Show 1 episode · as Night Club Manager

  • The Biggest Battle(1978)

    as S.S. Colonel Jurgens

    Midcredits score: 10th percentile of all films

  • Emanuelle and the Last Cannibals(1977)

    as Wilkes

    Midcredits score: 18th percentile of all films

  • Beyond Good and Evil(1977)

    as Guest in Malvida House (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all films

  • Sahara Cross (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Actor

  • A Man Called Magnum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Boss Tedesco

  • The Big Operator (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    as Texan (as Geoffrey Coppleston)

  • A Matter of Time(1976)

    as Hotel Manager

    Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all films

  • Mimì Bluette... Flower of My Garden (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Actor

  • Salon Kitty(1976)

    as Guest of Margherita's Parents (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all films

  • Red Coat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Actor

  • Bread and Chocolate (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Boegli

  • The Night Porter(1974)

    as Kurt

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all films

  • Paid in Blood (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    as Alec Quinter (uncredited)

  • Tre nel mille (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    Actor

  • Scipio the African (1971)(1971)

    as Senator (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all films

  • Detective Belli (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    as Chief of Police (uncredited)

  • One on Top of the Other(1969)

    as District Attorney

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all films

  • The Prophet (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    as Bagni

  • Matchless(1967)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 12th percentile of all films

  • Riderà! - Cuore matto (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    as J.K. Deline, Produttore

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

    as Conrad, the Council President

  • The Big Blackout (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    as Chief Bowles

  • 7 Golden Women Against Two 07 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    Actor

  • The Hills Run Red(1966)

    as Brian Horner

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all films

  • James Tont Operation T.W.O. (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    as Head of Secret Service

  • Me, Me, Me... and the Others(1966)

    as Traveller in restaurant (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all films

  • Django(1966)

    Writer

    Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all films

  • War Italian Style(1965)

    as American High-Ranking Officer (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 13th percentile of all films

  • War and Peace(1956)

    as French Officer (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all films

Career shape

Star power in the 93rd percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 64 titles from 1956 to 1996; peak year 1980.

Biggest box office

Dr. Jekyll Likes Them Hot (1979)

$514K worldwide

Highest rated

Bianco, rosso e Verdone (1981)

Midcredits 94th

Most popular right now

Django (1966)

Film career

19561996

Peak 1980 · steadily prominent in film for years. Top draw in 1 MovieCove title. 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.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting64 of 64: 64 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score30th

By decade

1950s1 · acting1960s12 · acting1970s19 · acting1980s24 · acting1990s8 · acting

Billing

usually 11th · top billed in 0% of 20 roles
667681

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 Geoffrey Copleston's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 33rd percentile, the median of all 30; across their 15 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 21st percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

21stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 15

Approval · how many liked their films

18thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 15

Reach · how many have seen their films

53rdpercentile
Typical film, the median of 15

Midcredits score across 30 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up4
  • 50th to 74th5
  • 25th to 49th8
  • Below 25th13

Shape of the crowd

18 of their 30 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Loved1
  • Cult Classic1
  • Crowd Pleaser8
  • Broadly Agreed2
  • Mixed18

Most divisive · actor

The Pumaman (1980)

80th percentile spread · 80% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Bianco, rosso e Verdone (1981)

Midcredits 94th · 85% liked

Reviewers score the acting 53/100 in their films, across 14 reviewed titles; fans 67, detractors 31. 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.

Is Geoffrey Copleston's work okay for kids?

Across a limited sample of up to 3 MovieCove titles with content scores.

Their medianMedian of all films
Violence & Gore3 titlesmedian 72 · intenseMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity3 titlesmedian 39 · moderateMedian of all films: 32

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted.

Who does Geoffrey Copleston work with?

People who share at least 2 of Geoffrey Copleston's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Leonardo Benvenuti shares the most, 3.

Writers

Actors

Composers, cinematographers and editors

Producers