Aldo Valletti
Aldo Valletti (1930–1992) was an Italian film actor best known for the role of President Curval in Salò, or the 120 Days of Sodom, directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini.[1]
Aldo Valletti | |
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.jpg.webp) Valletti as seen in the film Salò, or the 120 Days of Sodom (1975) | |
| Born | 1930 Rome, Italy |
| Died | 1992 Rome, Italy |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1956–1980 |
Biography
Aldo Valletti was born 1930 in Rome. His first appearance in cinema, not credited, dates back to 1956, in Poveri ma belli by Dino Risi.[2]
After numerous uncredited and minor roles, in 1975, he was chosen by Pasolini to appear in the film Salò, or the 120 Days of Sodom,[3] in which he was dubbed by Marco Bellocchio.[4] Answering a question about the choice of Valletti for Salò, Pasolini said: "This is a generic actor that in more twenty years of work has never spoken a word."[1][5]
Later, he appeared in a number of films in supporting roles, working with, among others, Damiano Damiani, Fernando Di Leo, Tinto Brass and Steno; his last appearance was in 1980, in Arrivano i gatti by Carlo Vanzina.[6]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Poveri ma belli | ||
| 1974 | Shoot First, Die Later | Host | |
| 1974 | Il profumo della signora in nero | Man of the Sect | Uncredited |
| 1974 | Il lumacone | Uncredited | |
| 1974 | Super Stooges vs. the Wonder Women | ||
| 1975 | L'educanda | ||
| 1975 | Salò, or the 120 Days of Sodom | The President | |
| 1975 | Frankenstein all'italiana | ||
| 1975 | Pasqualino Settebellezz | Madman | Uncredited |
| 1976 | Salon Kitty | Dart Throwing Client | Uncredited |
| 1976 | Febbre da cavallo | Spettatore al processo | Uncredited |
| 1977 | Stato interessante | Carucci | (second story) |
| 1977 | Io ho paura | The Prison Governor | |
| 1978 | Tutto suo padre | ||
| 1980 | Arrivano i gatti | Ospite al party del commendatore | Uncredited, (final film role) |
Notes
- Gideon Bachmann, "Il sesso come metafora del potere", Il Corriere della Sera, 1975
- Sergio Sciarra, "Pasolini e gli altri, dall'anti-inferno privato ai gironi di Salò", Il Riformista, 2007
- Massimiliano Valente. "Salò o le centoventi giornate di Sodoma". Pasolini.net. Archived from the original on 11 February 2012. Retrieved 3 March 2012.
- Roberto Donati. "120 giornate di Sodoma". Central Do Cinema. Archived from the original on 9 February 2012. Retrieved 3 March 2012.
- Nico Naldini. Pasolini, una vita. Einaudi, 1989.
- http://www.imdb.it/name/nm0885084/ Archived 28 May 2012 at the Wayback Machine Aldo Valletti on IMDB