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Mariangela Melato

Mariangela Melato

Actor · Died January 11, 2013, aged 71 · Milan, Lombardy, Italy

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Mariangela Melato (19 September 1941 – 11 January 2013) was an Italian cinema and theatre actress. Born in Milan, the daughter of a traffic policeman and a seamstress, Melato from a young age studied painting at the Academy of Brera, drawing posters and working as a window dresser at La Rinascente to pay for her acting lessons with Esperia Sperani. A striking, blonde actress, she began her stage career in 1960, entering the stage company of Fantasio Piccoli and debuting as an actress in the play Binario cieco.From 1963 to 1965 she worked with Dario Fo in Settimo: ruba un po' meno and La colpa è sempre del diavolo, then in 1967 she worked with Luchino Visconti in The Nun of Monza. In 1968, her final theater breakthrough with Orlando furioso by Luca Ronconi.She made her film debut in 1969 with Pupi Avati's Thomas e gli indemoniati.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
September 18, 1941
Died
January 11, 2013 (aged 71)
From
Milan, Lombardy, Italy
Works as
Actor
Titles
15 on MovieCove · 60 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 28Down 11% in 30 days

What are Mariangela Melato's films like?

Across their 15 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Power and Bonds.

Genres

Comedy7 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 51st percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Comedy movies
Drama4 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 39th percentile
: 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
Power
35%
Bonds
29%
Morality
16%
Self
9%
Society
6%
Survival
5%
Romantic love6 titles, browse their movies with this themeCorruption4 titles, browse their movies with this themeOppression3 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds2 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice2 titles, browse their movies with this themeClass2 titles, browse their movies with this themeRevenge2 titles, browse their movies with this themeDeception2 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 5 · Serious 4 · Dark 6

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

Grounded 5 · Stylized 7 · Heightened 3

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

A split, not a type: Gentle 3 · Charged 5 · Intense 7

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

Steady 3 · Shifting 9 · Whiplash 3

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

Straight-faced 5 · Some laughs 5 · 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 10 · Relentless 1

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

Casual 6 · Engaged 6 · Full focus 3

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

A split, not a type: Easy watch 7 · Affecting 1 · Heavy 7

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

Resolved 10 · Open-ended 4 · Ambiguous 1

Roles they play

5 analyzed roles

Usually the Ally: 2 of 5 analyzed roles.

Ally
2 of 5
Hero
1 of 5
Shapeshifter
1 of 5
Trickster
1 of 5

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
10
Absurd
7
Melancholic
5
Joyful
3
Romantic
3
Other
12

How their films linger

Thought-provoking9 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 1 with a twist

  • Happy3
  • Bittersweet5
  • Tragic3
  • Ambiguous4

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 Mariangela Melato's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 5 of their 15 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Mariangela Melato'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

60 credits, 15 with a MovieCove page; 5 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • Filumena Marturano (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Filumena Marturano

  • Rebecca, la prima moglie (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

  • Come Away with Me (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Maria Grande

  • Love Returns (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Federica Strozzi

  • La vita cambia (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Viola

  • Un uomo perbene (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Anna Tortora

  • Dirty Linen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Cinzia

  • L'avvocato delle donne (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Show 6 episodes · as Irene Salvi

  • Due volte vent'anni (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Marianne

  • La fine è nota (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Elena Malva

  • Mortacci (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Jolanda

  • Dancers(1987)

    as Contessa

    Midcredits score: 17th percentile of all films

  • Summer Night with Greek Profile, Almond Eyes and Scent of Basil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Fulvia Bolk

  • My Dearest Son (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Stefania

  • Secrets Secrets (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Giuliana, il giudice

  • Petomaniac (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Catherine

  • Tomorrow We Dance (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Mariangela

  • My Darling, My Dearest (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Armida

  • The Good Soldier (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Marta

  • So Fine(1981)

    as Lira

    Midcredits score: 17th percentile of all films

  • Help Me Dream (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Francesca

  • Flash Gordon(1980)

    as Kala

    Midcredits score: 62nd percentile of all films

  • Il resto del Pap'occhio (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Attrice non selezionata

  • In the Pope's Eye (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as unselected actress

  • Lost and Found (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Marta

  • The Days Are Numbered (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Angela

  • To Forget Venice(1979)

    as Anna

    Midcredits score: 60th percentile of all films

  • Saxofone (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as Fiorenza

  • The Cat(1977)

    as Ofelia Pecoraro

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all films

  • La Presidentessa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Yvette Jolifleur

  • Beach House(1977)

    as Giulia

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all films

  • Dear Michele (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    as Mara Castorelli

  • One Way or Another (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    as Giacinta

  • Moses the Lawgiver (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    as Prinzessin Bithia

  • The Tree of Guernica (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Vandale

  • What's Your Sign?(1975)

    as Marietta detta "Claquette"

    Midcredits score: 24th percentile of all films

  • Eye of the Cat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Giulia

  • C.I.A. Secret Story (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Tania

  • The Frenzy of Orlando (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Show 5 episodes · as Olimpia

  • Moses the Lawgiver (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    Show 7 episodes · as Princess Bithia

  • Swept Away(1974)

    as Raffaella Pavone Lanzetti

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all films

  • Policewoman(1974)

    as Giovanna Abbastanzi

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all films

  • Il generale dorme in piedi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Lola Pigna

  • By the Blood of Others (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Mayor's daughter

  • Nada(1974)

    as Veronique Cash

    Midcredits score: 62nd percentile of all films

  • Love & Anarchy(1973)

    as Salomè

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all films

  • We'll Call Him Andrea (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Maria Antonazzi

  • Execution Squad(1972)

    as Sandra

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all films

  • The Seduction of Mimi(1972)

    as Fiorella Meneghini

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all films

  • The Sicilian Checkmate (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Rosaria Licata

  • Orestea (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Actor

  • Romance (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    as Carlotta

  • Come Together (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    as Nurse

  • The Working Class Goes to Heaven(1971)

    as Lidia

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all films

  • Between Miracles (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    as Maestra

  • Basta guardarla (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    as Marisa

  • The Married Priest (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    as Prostitute

  • Thomas (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    as Zoe

  • L'invasion(1970)

    as Valentina

    Midcredits score: 2nd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Let's Have a Riot (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    as Moglie di Riccardo

Career shape

Star power in the 97th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 60 titles from 1970 to 2010; peak year 1971.

Biggest box office

Flash Gordon (1980)

$27M worldwide

Highest rated

The Working Class Goes to Heaven (1971)

Midcredits 96th

Most popular right now

Flash Gordon (1980)

Film career

MilestoneBreakout
19702010

Peak 1971 · fewer prominent film roles lately. Top draw in 4 MovieCove titles. 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.

  • 1971Screen debut· Between Miracles
  • 1971Breakout· The Working Class Goes to Heaven
  • 1974First top-billed film· Policewoman

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting60 of 60: 60 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score62nd

By decade

1970s35 · acting1980s15 · acting1990s5 · acting2000s4 · acting2010s1 · acting

Billing

usually 2nd · top billed in 7% of 14 roles
7176

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 Mariangela Melato's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 62nd percentile, the median of all 15; across their 15 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 60th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

60thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 15

Approval · how many liked their films

63rdpercentile
Typical film, the median of 15

Reach · how many have seen their films

54thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 15

Midcredits score across 15 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up6
  • 50th to 74th4
  • 25th to 49th1
  • Below 25th4

Shape of the crowd

6 of their 15 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved4
  • Crowd Pleaser6
  • Broadly Agreed1
  • Mixed4

Most divisive · actor

L'invasion (1970)

75th percentile spread · 52% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

The Working Class Goes to Heaven (1971)

Midcredits 96th · 84% liked

Reviewers score the acting 73/100 in their films, across 11 reviewed titles; fans 79, detractors 41. 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 Mariangela Melato's work okay for kids?

Across a limited sample of up to 4 MovieCove titles with content scores.

Their medianMedian of all films
Sex & Nudity4 titlesmedian 43 · 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 Mariangela Melato work with?

People who share at least 2 of Mariangela Melato's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Ennio Guarnieri shares the most, 4.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers, cinematographers and editors

Producers