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Raf Vallone

Raf Vallone

Actor · Died October 31, 2002, aged 86 · Tropea, Calabria, Italy

Raffaele "Raf" Vallone (17 February 1916 – 31 October 2002) was an Italian actor and an international film star. Born in Tropea, Calabria, the son of a lawyer, Vallone attended Liceo classico Cavour in Turin, and studied Law and Philosophy at the University of Turin and entered his father's law firm. He played professional Football at a young age, playing in Serie A for Torino. He won an Italian Cup with his team in season 1935-1936. Subsequently, he became the editorial head of the culture section of L'Unità, then the official newspaper of the Italian Communist Party, and also a film and drama critic for the Turin newspaper La Stampa. During World War II, Vallone served with the Communist resistance. His first film appearance was as a sailor in We the Living (1942), but Vallone was not interested in an acting career. Nevertheless, he was cast as a soldier competing with Vittorio Gassman for the love of Silvana Mangano in Riso amaro (Bitter Rice) (1949). The film became a neo-realist classic and Vallone was launched on an international career. In 2001 he published his autobiography, L'alfabeto della memoria, with Gremese (Rome). Vallone was married to the actress Elena Varzi from 1952 until his death. They had three children, two of whom are actors, Eleonora Vallone and Saverio Vallone. He died in Rome on 31 October 2002. Description above from the Wikipedia article Raf Vallone, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
February 17, 1916
Died
October 31, 2002 (aged 86)
From
Tropea, Calabria, Italy
Works as
Actor
Titles
29 on MovieCove · 85 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 38 days to Oct 27Up 12% in 30 days

What are Raf Vallone's films like?

Across their 25 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Morality and Bonds.

Genres

Drama9 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 52nd percentile
: browse their Drama movies
Action6 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 40th percentile
: browse their Action movies
Comedy4 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 37th percentile
: browse their Comedy movies
Biography3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 87th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Biography movies
Crime3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 91st percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Crime 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
37%
Bonds
23%
Self
13%
Survival
11%
Society
9%
Power
6%
Romantic love6 titles, browse their movies with this themeRevenge5 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice5 titles, browse their movies with this themeDuty3 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival3 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds4 titles, browse their movies with this themeLoyalty2 titles, browse their movies with this themeObsession2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 25 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 6 · Dark 13

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

Grounded 10 · Stylized 13 · Heightened 2

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 9 · Intense 13

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

Steady 11 · Shifting 12 · Whiplash 2

Straight-faced: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their straight-faced movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 16 · Some laughs 7 · Funny 2

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 13 · Even-paced 12 · Relentless 0

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

A split, not a type: Casual 12 · Engaged 11 · Full focus 2

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 9 · Affecting 5 · Heavy 11

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

Resolved 20 · Open-ended 3 · Ambiguous 2

Roles they play

14 analyzed roles

Usually the Shadow: 6 of 14 analyzed roles.

Shadow
6 of 14
Ally
3 of 14
Threshold guardian
2 of 14
Herald
1 of 14
Shapeshifter
1 of 14
Mentor
1 of 14
Show the 14 roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
16
Melancholic
13
Romantic
6
Warm
5
Thrilling
4
Other
17

How their films linger

Bittersweet13 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHaunting7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteRousing5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteWistful5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 2 with a twist

  • Happy3
  • Bittersweet13
  • Tragic6
  • 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 Raf Vallone's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 14 of their 29 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (11).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Raf Vallone'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

85 credits, 29 with a MovieCove page; 1 appearance as themselves is hidden until asked for.

  • Vino Santo – Es lebe die Liebe, es lebe der Wein (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Nonno

  • Toni (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as The Old Man

  • Mit dem Herzen einer Mutter (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Fedrico DeConti

  • The First Circle (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Pyotr Makaraguine

  • Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker(1991)

    as actor 'The Cardinal' (archive footage) (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all films

  • The Godfather Part III(1990)

    as Cardinal Lamberto

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all films

  • A Season of Giants (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Ambasciatore spagnolo

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

    Show 1 episode · as Alejandro VI

  • Der Bierkönig (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Der Baron

  • Paradigma(1985)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all films

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

    Show 6 episodes · as Canónigo Duaso

  • Christopher Columbus (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Show 4 episodes · as Jose Vizinho

  • The Scarlet and the Black(1983)

    as Father Vittorio

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all films

  • I Remember Nelson (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Show 4 episodes · as Caracciolo

  • A Time to Die(1982)

    as Genco Bari

    Midcredits score: 3rd percentile of all films

  • Season of Peace in Paris (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Actor

  • Lion of the Desert(1980)

    as Colonel Diodiece

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all films

  • Retour à Marseille (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Michel - un émigré de retour à Marseille

  • Arthur Miller on Home Ground(1979)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • An Almost Perfect Affair(1979)

    as Freddie

    Midcredits score: 14th percentile of all films

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

    as Driver

  • The Greek Tycoon(1978)

    as Spyros Tomasis

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films

  • The Devil's Advocate (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Bishop Aurelio

  • The Other Side of Midnight(1977)

    as Constantin Demeris

    Midcredits score: 52nd percentile of all films

  • The 'Human' Factor(1975)

    as Dr. Lupo

    Midcredits score: 31st percentile of all films

  • That Lucky Touch(1975)

    as General Peruzzi

    Midcredits score: 13th percentile of all films

  • Rosebud(1975)

    as George Nikolaos

    Midcredits score: 18th percentile of all films

  • The Girl in Room 2A (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Mr. Dreese

  • Simona (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Marcelle's Uncle

  • The Catholics (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Father General

  • The Small Miracle (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Father Superior

  • Honor Thy Father (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Joseph Bonnano

  • The Summertime Killer(1972)

    as Lazaro Alfredi

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all films

  • A Gunfight(1971)

    as Francisco Alvarez

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all films

  • Cannon for Cordoba(1970)

    as Córdoba

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all films

  • Death Occurred Last Night (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    as Amanzio Berzaghi

  • The Kremlin Letter(1970)

    as Puppet Maker

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all films

  • The Italian Job(1969)

    as Altabani

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all films

  • ITV Saturday Night Theatre (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    Show 1 episode · as Father General

  • 1001 Nights (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    as Hixxum

  • Volver a vivir (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    as Luis Rubio

  • The Desperate Ones (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    as Victor

  • Kiss the Girls and Make Them Die(1966)

    as Mr. Ardonian

    Midcredits score: 46th percentile of all films

  • Nevada Smith(1966)

    as Father Zaccardi

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all films

  • Harlow(1965)

    as Marino Bello

    Midcredits score: 29th percentile of all films

  • Dangerous Pleasures (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    as Suo Marito

  • The Secret Invasion(1964)

    as Roberto Rocca

    Midcredits score: 35th percentile of all films

  • The Cardinal(1963)

    as Cardinal

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all films

  • Il mulino del Po (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    Show 5 episodes · as Lazzaro Scacerni

  • Phaedra(1962)

    as Thanos Kyrilis

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all films

  • A View from the Bridge (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    as Eddie Carbone

  • El Cid(1961)

    as Count Ordóñez

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all films

  • Two Women(1960)

    as Giovanni

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all films

  • Recourse in Grace (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    as Mario di Donati

  • The Apartment (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    as Alberto Fiorini

  • No Escape (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1958)

    as Gino Carsone

  • Revenge (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1958)

    as Luis el Torcido

  • The Violet Seller (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1958)

    as Fernando

  • Guendalina(1957)

    as Guido Redaelli, padre di Guendalina

    Midcredits score: 62nd percentile of all films

  • Jane Eyre (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    Show 5 episodes · as Rochester

  • The Sins of Rose Bernd (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    as Arthur Streckmann

  • Liebe (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1956)

    as Andrea Ambaros

  • Passionate Summer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1956)

    as Angelo

  • Sister Angele's Secret (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1956)

    as Marcello Maglione

  • Le souffle de la liberté (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1955)

    as Gérard

  • The Sign of Venus(1955)

    as Ignazio Bolognini

    Midcredits score: 60th percentile of all films

  • Obsession (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1954)

    as Aldo Giovanni

  • Human Torpedoes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1954)

    as Carlo Ferri

  • Storm (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1954)

    as André

  • The Boarder (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1954)

    as Silvio, il sindaco di Pontorno

  • Daughters of Destiny (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1954)

    as Callias (segment "Lysistrata")

  • Thérèse Raquin (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1953)

    as Laurent

  • Perdonami! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1953)

    as Marco Gerace

  • Sunday Heroes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1952)

    as Gino Bardi

  • The Eyes Leave a Trace (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1952)

    as Martín Jordán

  • Red Shirts - Anita Garibaldi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1952)

    as Giuseppe Garibaldi

  • Don Juan's Night of Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1952)

    as Mandrin

  • Rome 11:00 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1952)

    as Carlo the artist

  • Anna (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1951)

    as Andrea

  • The Forbidden Christ (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1951)

    as Bruno Baldi

  • Il bivio (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1951)

    as Aldo Marchi

  • The Path of Hope (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1950)

    as Saro Cammarata

  • The White Line (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1950)

    as Domenico

  • Under the Olive Tree (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1950)

    as Francesco Dominici

  • Bitter Rice(1949)

    as Marco

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all films

Career shape

Star power in the 98th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 85 titles from 1949 to 2001; peak year 1960.

Biggest box office

The Godfather Part III (1990)

$137M worldwide

Highest rated

Lion of the Desert (1980)

Midcredits 98th

Most popular right now

The Godfather Part III (1990)

Film career

MilestoneBreakout
19492001

Peak 1960 · fewer prominent film roles lately. Top draw in 5 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.

  • 1949Screen debut· Bitter Rice
  • 1950First top-billed film· The Path of Hope
  • 1950Breakout· The Path of Hope

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting85 of 85: 85 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score52nd

By decade

1940s1 · acting1950s29 · acting1960s18 · acting1970s19 · acting1980s11 · acting1990s6 · acting2000s1 · acting

Billing

usually 4th · top billed in 5% of 22 roles
49546474

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 Raf Vallone's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 52nd percentile, the median of all 29; across their 25 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 52nd percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

52ndpercentile
Typical film, the median of 25

Approval · how many liked their films

48thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 25

Reach · how many have seen their films

58thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 25

Midcredits score across 29 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up9
  • 50th to 74th8
  • 25th to 49th8
  • Below 25th4

Shape of the crowd

10 of their 29 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved5
  • Universally Panned1
  • Crowd Pleaser10
  • Broadly Agreed3
  • Mixed10

Most divisive · actor

Arthur Miller on Home Ground (1979)

68th percentile spread · 31% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Lion of the Desert (1980)

Midcredits 98th · 90% liked

Reviewers score the acting 64/100 in their films, across 24 reviewed titles; fans 75, 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 Raf Vallone's work okay for kids?

Across up to 7 MovieCove titles with content scores, 1 of the 5 categories sits near the median of all films.

Their medianMedian of all filmsMiddle 80% of their titles
Violence & Gore4 titlesmedian 72 · intenseMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity7 titles11–49 · median 33 · mildnear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 32
Profanity4 titlesmedian 25 · mildMedian of all films: 36
Alcohol & Drugs4 titlesmedian 34 · mildMedian of all films: 33
Frightening / Intense4 titlesmedian 73 · intenseMedian of all films: 39

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 Raf Vallone work with?

People who share at least 2 of Raf Vallone's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Sophia Loren shares the most, 3.

Writers

Actors

Composers, cinematographers and editors

Producers

Mixed roles