Italian actor Edoardo Sala has built a career bringing characters to life on both film and television screens. This roundup explores his performances across movies and TV shows, highlighting the work of a talented performer from the 1948 birth cohort.
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Films
1. La scuola
To those who were never the top of the class
Experience a heartwarming journey of self-discovery in "La scuola, " set in a high school on Rome's outskirts as the school year ends and summer approaches. Follow a dedicated literature teacher as he reflects on the past year, contemplating the lives and futures of the students he's cared for like his own children.
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IMDb Rating: 7.0
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TMDb Rating: 6.698
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Release Date: 1995-04-06
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Runtime: 104.0 minutes
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Original Language: it
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Origin Country: ["IT"]
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Status: Released
2. Senza nessuna pietà
With zero compassion, the 2014 Italian drama delves into the tale of Mimmo, a construction worker compelled to assume the role of a debt collector for his uncle. His life undergoes a transformation when he encounters Tanya, a shrewd and attractive girl who shares his yearning for a serene existence. This poignant journey highlights the resilience of human bonds and the quest for hope in the midst of hardship.
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IMDb Rating: 5.9
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TMDb Rating: 5.5
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Release Date: 2014-09-11
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Runtime: 95.0 minutes
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Original Language: it
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Origin Country: ["IT"]
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Status: Released
3. Holy Cow
Embark on a whimsical journey with "Holy Cow" (originally titled "Porca vacca") - a delightful 1982 Italian film that offers a charming blend of stage artistry and love. Follow the captivating tale of a stage performer who finds himself in an unexpected battle against adversity, only to cross paths with a captivating girl. This enchanting 94-minute film, released over four decades ago, is a timeless treat for viewers of all ages.
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IMDb Rating: 5.8
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TMDb Rating: 5.7
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Release Date: 1982-09-23
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Runtime: 94.0 minutes
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Original Language: it
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Origin Country: ["IT"]
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Status: Released
4. Those Sweet Creatures
Experience the captivating tale of "Those Sweet Creatures" (W le donne), a heartwarming and surprising love story set in 1970. The story follows an Italo-American singer who gets drafted upon arrival at the airport, leading to a forbidden love with the commander's daughter. Join these "sweet creatures" on a journey filled with passion, drama, and unexpected twists.
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IMDb Rating: 5.6
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TMDb Rating: 5.1
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Release Date: 1970-09-04
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Runtime: 93.0 minutes
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Original Language: it
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Origin Country: ["IT"]
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Status: Released
5. De Pretore Vincenzo
"De Pretore Vincenzo" invites viewers to explore a slice of Italian cinema from 1976. While details about the plot remain elusive, this film stands as a testament to cinema's rich tapestry, offering audiences a glimpse into Italian storytelling from a bygone era.
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TMDb Rating: 7.2
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Release Date: 1976-01-02
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Original Language: it
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Origin Country: ["IT"]
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Status: Released
6. Come fu che Masuccio Salernitano, fuggendo con le brache in mano, riuscì a conservarlo sano
In this 1972 Italian comedy, a pair of cunning ruffians cause chaos by passing off a rotten arm as Saint Luke's relic. Their misadventures lead them to cheat a stingy friar and help a noble disguised as a woman. Along the way, they assist a desperate friar retrieve his forgotten underwear, causing more uproar than intended. The story combines romance, comedy, and a dash of the supernatural as these characters navigate love and deceit in 18th-century Italy.
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IMDb Rating: 4.1
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TMDb Rating: 3.0
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Release Date: 1972-11-22
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Runtime: 84.0 minutes
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Original Language: it
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Origin Country: ["IT"]
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Status: Released
7. Gastone
"Gastone" is an Italian comedy from 1977 that follows Gastone, a lovable rogue navigating the complexities of love and relationships. The film, which premiered in Italy that same year, brings warmth and humor to its storytelling without crossing into adult themes.
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Release Date: 1977-09-09
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Original Language: it
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Origin Country: ["IT"]
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Status: Released
8. Things Left Unsaid
During a family lunch, Luca's casual confession sets off an unexpected chain of events. Caught between his parents and partner, he's forced to confront the gap between his imagination and reality.
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Release Date: 2022-03-22
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Runtime: 15.0 minutes
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Original Language: it
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Origin Country: ["IT"]
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Status: Released
TV Shows
1. Romanzo criminale
Romanzo criminale is a gripping Italian series following a powerful criminal gang in Rome with a near-monopoly on the city's heroin trade. The gang faces internal feuding and external pressures from the Camorra, Sicilian Mafia, the relentless police commissioner Scialoja, and the covert Italian secret services. This exhilarating series showcases the dangerous world of organized crime and the complex power struggles that exist within it.
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Original Name: Romanzo criminale
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TMDb Rating: 8.25
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Languages: ["it"]
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Episode Runtime: [50, 60]
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Status: Ended
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Origin Country: ["IT"]
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Original Language: it
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Type: Scripted
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First Air Date: 2008-11-09
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Last Air Date: 2010-12-16
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Number of Seasons: 2
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Number of Episodes: 22
2. Solo
Solo is a gripping Italian miniseries that first premiered in 2016. The series, which comprises two seasons with a total of eight episodes, follows Marco as an undercover cop who infiltrates the notorious Corona crime family. As he works on completing his mission, he finds himself at a crossroads of legal vs. moral lines and the struggle to maintain secrecy. The tension comes to a head as Marco navigates the dangerous world he's immersed in.
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Original Name: Solo
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TMDb Rating: 6.4
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Languages: ["it"]
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Episode Runtime: [110]
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Status: Returning Series
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In Production: 1
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Origin Country: ["IT"]
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Original Language: it
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Type: Miniseries
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First Air Date: 2016-11-09
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Last Air Date: 2018-11-02
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Number of Seasons: 2
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Number of Episodes: 8
