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Benito Stefanelli

Benito Stefanelli

Actor · Died December 18, 1999, aged 71 · Rome, Lazio, Italy

Benito Stefanelli (2 September 1928 – 18 December 1999) was an Italian film actor, stuntman and weapons master who made over 60 appearances in film between 1955 and 1991.

Biography from TMDB.

Born
September 2, 1928
Died
December 18, 1999 (aged 71)
From
Rome, Lazio, Italy
Works as
Actor
Titles
44 on MovieCove · 66 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 20% in 30 days

What are Benito Stefanelli's films like?

Across their 16 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Morality and Power.

Genres

Action5 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 12th percentile
: browse their Action movies
Drama5 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 54th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies
Adventure3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 38th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Adventure movies
Horror3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 40th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Horror 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
41%
Power
26%
Bonds
9%
Society
7%
Ideas
7%
Survival
5%
Self
5%
Justice6 titles, browse their movies with this themeOppression4 titles, browse their movies with this themeRevenge4 titles, browse their movies with this themeCorruption2 titles, browse their movies with this themeLoyalty2 titles, browse their movies with this themeRedemption2 titles, browse their movies with this themeBetrayal3 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 16 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 5 · Dark 5

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

A split, not a type: Grounded 2 · Stylized 5 · Heightened 9

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

Gentle 2 · Charged 7 · Intense 7

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

Steady 5 · Shifting 10 · 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 11 · Some laughs 3 · Funny 2

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

Slow burn 4 · Even-paced 12 · Relentless 0

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 7 · Full focus 0

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

Resolved 14 · Open-ended 2 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

1 analyzed role

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
15
Thrilling
5
Absurd
4
Dread
3
Melancholic
3
Other
9

How their films linger

Bittersweet7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteRousing3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 3 with a twist

  • Happy8
  • Bittersweet4
  • Tragic1
  • Ambiguous3

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 Benito Stefanelli's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 32 of their 44 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (25).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Benito Stefanelli'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

66 credits, 44 with a MovieCove page.

  • The Pit and the Pendulum(1991)

    Stunt Coordinator · as Executioner

    Midcredits score: 40th percentile of all films

  • Transformations(1988)

    as Vapes

    Midcredits score: 4th percentile of all films

  • Phantom of Death(1987)

    as Man in Restroom (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all films

  • Cobra Verde(1987)

    as Pedro Vicente

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all films

  • The Barbarians(1987)

    Stunt Coordinator · as Greyshaft

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all films

  • Warbus (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Debrard (as Steve Eliot)

  • Ladyhawke(1985)

    as Bishop's Guard

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all films

  • White Fire(1984)

    Stunt Coordinator

    Midcredits score: 12th percentile of all films

  • Once Upon a Time in America(1984)

    Stunt Coordinator

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all films

  • Ironmaster(1983)

    as Iksay

    Midcredits score: 12th percentile of all films

  • The Pumaman(1980)

    as Rankin - Kobras' Lieutenant

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all films

  • Little Italy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Master at Arms

  • The Payoff (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as Improta

  • Closed Circuit (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as Rick (archive footage)

  • The Chosen(1977)

    Master at Arms

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all films

  • Macho Killers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Sheriff

  • Squadra antifurto(1976)

    Stunts · as Lawyer Gorniani

    Midcredits score: 54th percentile of all films

  • Crimebusters (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Actor

  • The Cop in Blue Jeans (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    as Shelley's Henchman

  • A Genius, Two Partners and a Dupe(1975)

    Master at Arms · as Mortimer

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all films

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

    Stunt Coordinator · as Supermarket Robber #1 (uncredited)

  • Zanna Bianca alla riscossa(1975)

    Stunt Coordinator · as Jackson

    Midcredits score: 16th percentile of all films

  • My Name Is Nobody(1973)

    as Porteley

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all films

  • Battle of the Amazons(1973)

    Second Assistant Director · Stunts · as Erno

    Midcredits score: 7th percentile of all films

  • A Reason to Live, a Reason to Die(1972)

    as Samuel Piggott

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all films

  • The Slasher ... Is the Sex Maniac!(1972)

    as Lilly's husband

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all films

  • Duck, You Sucker!(1971)

    Master at Arms · Stunts · Actor

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all films

  • Trinity Is Still My Name(1971)

    as Stingary Smith

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all films

  • Er più: storia d'amore e di coltello(1971)

    Master at Arms · as Alfredo Di Lorenzo

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all films

  • Night of the Serpent (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    as Pancho

  • The Price of Power(1969)

    Master at Arms · as Sheriff Jefferson

    Midcredits score: 54th percentile of all films

  • Cemetery Without Crosses(1969)

    Master at Arms · Stunt Coordinator · as Ben Caine (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 70th percentile of all films

  • Once Upon a Time in the West(1968)

    Master at Arms · Stunts · as Frank's Lieutenant (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all films

  • A Sky Full of Stars for a Roof(1968)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all films

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

    Actor

  • A Minute to Pray, a Second to Die(1967)

    as Telegraph operator

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all films

  • Day of Anger(1967)

    as Owen White

    Midcredits score: 83rd percentile of all films

  • Kill the Wicked! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    as Mexican Bandit (uncredited)

  • Gentleman Killer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    as Larry

  • Wanted(1967)

    as Billy Baker

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all films

  • The Big Gundown(1967)

    as Jess

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all films

  • The Hellbenders(1967)

    Stunt Coordinator · Stunts · as Slim the Gambler (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all films

  • The Good, the Bad and the Ugly(1966)

    Stunt Coordinator · Stunts · as Member of Angel Eyes' Gang

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all films

  • Fort Yuma Gold(1966)

    as Juko

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all films

  • Ypotron: Final Countdown (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    as Il sicario Dwan

  • Dollars for a Fast Gun (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    as Donovan, Foreman

  • The Upper Hand(1966)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 45th percentile of all films

  • Secret Agent Super Dragon(1966)

    as Kirk

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all films

  • For a Few Dollars More(1965)

    Stunt Coordinator · Stunts · as Luke 'Hughie'

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all films

  • Blood for a Silver Dollar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    as James

  • Die for a Dollar in Tucson (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    as Charlie

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

    as Gladiator Ardenzio

  • A Fistful of Dollars(1964)

    Stunt Coordinator · Stunts · as Rubio

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all films

  • Massacre at Grand Canyon(1964)

    Stunt Coordinator · as un uomo di Dancer

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all films

  • Hercules Against the Barbarians(1964)

    as Dying Mongol Captain (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 5th percentile of all films

  • Castle of Blood(1964)

    as William Blackwood

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all films

  • Rocambole (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    Actor

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

    as Commerciante #2 (uncredited)

  • The Avenger(1962)

    Stunt Coordinator · as Niso

    Midcredits score: 24th percentile of all films

  • The Slave(1962)

    Master at Arms · Actor

    Midcredits score: 38th percentile of all films

  • Duel of the Titans(1961)

    Master at Arms

    Midcredits score: 34th percentile of all films

  • The Trojan Horse(1961)

    Stunt Coordinator

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all films

  • Goliath and the Vampires (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    Master at Arms

  • Messalina(1960)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all films

  • Terror of the Red Mask (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    Actor

  • The Sheriff (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    as Fulton

Career shape

Star power in the 97th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 66 titles from 1959 to 1991; peak year 1966.

Biggest box office

For a Few Dollars More (1965)

$15M worldwide

Highest rated

For a Few Dollars More (1965)

Midcredits 99th

Film career

MilestoneBreakout
19591991

Peak 1966 · fewer prominent film roles lately. 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
Acting59 of 66: 40 only acting, 19 with another role · typical Midcredits score45thOther crew26 of 66: 7 only other crew, 19 with another role · typical Midcredits score40th

66 titles, 19 with more than one role — acting and other crew overlap on 19 of them.

By decade

1950s1 · acting1960s36 · 33 acting · 13 crew1970s18 · 16 acting · 9 crew1980s10 · 8 acting · 3 crew1990s1 · 1 acting · 1 crew

Billing

usually 11th · top billed in 0% of 30 roles
64697484

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 Benito Stefanelli's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 42nd percentile, the median of all 44; across their 16 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 43rd percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

43rdpercentile
Typical film, the median of 16

Approval · how many liked their films

27thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 16

Reach · how many have seen their films

51stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 16

Midcredits score across 44 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up12
  • 50th to 74th7
  • 25th to 49th13
  • Below 25th12

Shape of the crowd

16 of their 44 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Loved7
  • Universally Panned2
  • Crowd Pleaser10
  • Broadly Agreed9
  • Mixed16

Most divisive · actor

The Pumaman (1980)

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

Most loved · actor

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966)

Midcredits 99th · 93% liked

Reviewers score the acting 55/100 in their films, across 16 reviewed titles; fans 71, detractors 33. 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 Benito Stefanelli's work okay for kids?

Across up to 5 MovieCove titles with content scores, 1 of the 2 categories sits near the median of all films.

Their medianMedian of all filmsMiddle 80% of their titles
Violence & Gore3 titlesmedian 66 · intenseMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity5 titles30–59 · median 38 · moderatenear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 32

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted. The band's colour is the severity of their median, named beside it.

Who does Benito Stefanelli work with?

People who share at least 2 of Benito Stefanelli's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Bruno Corbucci shares the most, 4.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers and editors

Producers