Muti, Ornella 1955-Overview
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Ornella Muti
Le comte de Monte Cristo
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14 editions published between 1998 and 2005 in French and Russian and held by 662 libraries worldwide Tells the dramatic story of Edmond Dantes, a young French sailor who is falsely denounced as a political traitor and unjustly imprisoned for eighteen years without trial. After a daring escape, Dantes flees to the island of Monte Cristo, where he finds a colossal treasure bequeathed to him by a dying fellow inmate. Using these riches, he assumes a new identity and devises a plan of vengeance upon all those who betrayed him.
Flash Gordon
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23 editions published between 1980 and 2010 in 5 languages and held by 306 libraries worldwide When energy waves pull the moon out of orbit, New York Jets quarterback Flash Gordon unwittingly finds himself heading for the planet Mongo, where, with the assistance from beautiful Dale Arden, he will take on Ming the Merciless and rescue humankind.
The final inquiry
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1 edition published in 2007 in English and held by 304 libraries worldwide Emperor Tiberius calls for Tito Valerio Tauro, a Roman investigator, to find out what caused a solar eclipse and earthquakes at the same time throughout the Roman Empire. What he finds is a mystery that could bring down the empire.
Un amour de Swann Swann in love
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4 editions published between 1984 and 2004 in French and English and held by 198 libraries worldwide Set in Paris in the 1890s, Swann falls in love with a young courtesan, and soon finds himself tormented by his unrelenting sexual desire.
Esther
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3 editions published between 1998 and 2010 in German and English and held by 108 libraries worldwide Dramatization of the story of Esther, a Jewish woman loved by King Ahasuerus, who persuades him to show her people mercy, thus averting a planned genocide of the Jews by the King's right-hand man Haman.
Flash Gordon
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3 editions published between 1993 and 1998 in English and held by 98 libraries worldwide An outer space fantasy adventure based on the comic strip Flash Gordon. When energy waves pull the moon out of orbit, threatening destruction of Earth, Dr. Zarkov, Flash Gordon and Dale Arden go to the planet Mongo, the source of these energy waves. Ruling over Mongo is Ming the Merciless, who must be destroyed.
Swann in love Un Amour de Swann
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1 edition published in 1985 in English and held by 91 libraries worldwide A wealthy gentleman who thrives in the finest circles of high society risks everything for his erotic obsession with a voluptuous, promiscuous courtesan. Based on Marcel Proust's monumental masterpiece of modern literature, this elegant, sensual film recreates the glittering, lost world of the aristocracy.
Triggerman
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1 edition published in 2011 in English and held by 87 libraries worldwide A legendary poker-playing outlaw, Triggerman, arrives in town for the wildest gambling tournament this side of the West. As the tournament begins, he'll get caught up in a violent showdown as bandits try to cheat their way to the finals. With his hand on the trigger, this outlaw won't let anything come between him and his winning hand.
The trilogy
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1 edition published in 2005 in French and held by 51 libraries worldwide Three films by Lucas Belvaux about people, how they perceive the world around them, and the consequences of their actions.
Tales of ordinary madness
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5 editions published between 1984 and 2009 in English and held by 48 libraries worldwide A hard-drinking poet living in the dark alley of the world, specifically Los Angeles, is surrounded by desperate and depraved characters. One, a prostitute whom he loves deeply, inspires him to write incredible poems, but soon he must choose between her and his art.
Last run
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4 editions published between 2000 and 2002 in English and held by 39 libraries worldwide Frank Banner was once the leader of a top-secret team who specialized in rescuing defecting Soviet spies. It was a job that cost him his innocence and took the life of the woman he loved. Now, an ex-KGB head who's wanted by the Russian Mafia and the CIA is desperate to escape. It's a deadly assignment that will bring Banner face to face with the cold-blooded assassin who destroyed his life.
Wait until spring, Bandini
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2 editions published in 1991 in English and held by 36 libraries worldwide The story of an immigrant family facing tough times and finding togetherness in the 1920's American West is based on the true experiences of a 12-year old Italian boy growing up in Colorado. Baseball. Girls. Cars. America would be the greatest place on earth - if only his feuding parents would get back together.
La moglie più bella
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1 edition published in 2006 in Italian and held by 36 libraries worldwide When Francesca refuses to take part in an arranged marriage, she is kidnapped and raped by the nephew of a local mafia Don. She soon finds herself in danger after her testimony puts her attacker behind bars.
Un amour de Swann
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1 edition published in 1984 in English and held by 36 libraries worldwide A wealthy gentleman who thrives in the finest circles of high society risks everything for his erotic obsession with a voluptuous, promiscuous courtesan.
Once upon a crime
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3 editions published between 1992 and 2003 in English and held by 34 libraries worldwide A comedy caper set in Monte Carlo about a valuable dog, its murdered owner, and suspects including an unemployed actor and his girlfriend, a compulsive gambler, the world's worst tourist and his wife, and a gigolo.
Un Amour de swann
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9 editions published between 1983 and 2009 in 5 languages and held by 32 libraries worldwide A wealthy gentleman who thrives in the finest circles of high society risks everything for his erotic obsession with a voluptuous, promiscuous courtesan. Based on Marcel Proust's monumental masterpiece of modern literature, this elegant, sensual film recreates the glittering, lost world of the aristocracy.
El amante bilingüe
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11 editions published between 1992 and 2005 in 4 languages and held by 29 libraries worldwide A rich girl marries below her status because of sexual attraction. After five years, she finds outside marriage the satisfaction she wants. She divorces her husband and he becomes a beggar. In a riot incident he is hit by a bomb and his face remains disfigured. With the help of a mask he is able to sexually attract his ex-wife again as a completely new person.
The Count of Monte Cristo. Episode 1
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1 edition published in 1999 in French and held by 21 libraries worldwide Tells the dramatic story of Edmond Dantes, a young French sailor who is falsely denounced as a political traitor and unjustly imprisoned for eighteen years without trial. After a daring escape, Dantes flees to the island of Monte Cristo, where he finds a colossal treasure bequeathed to him by a dying fellow inmate. Using these riches, he assumes a new identity and devises a plan of vengeance upon all those who betrayed him.
Crónica de una muerte anunciada
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2 editions published in 2005 in Spanish and held by 20 libraries worldwide After marrying against her will, Angela Vicario's angry new husband returns her to her mother once he discovers she is not a virgin. Beaten by her mother, Angela is forced to name the man who deflowered her, prompting her brothers to undertake a murderous mission of revenge.
People
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3 editions published in 2008 in French and held by 19 libraries worldwide Charles is the European jet set's party go-to guy. You want pizzazz, glitter, glamour and maybe a little Shakira? Call Charles! But the high life takes a wild turn when Charles is unexpectedly sabotaged by a rival and turned into an outcast. Desperate to regain his reputation, Charles flies to the raucous party island of Ibiza, where his only hope appears to lie in the hands of John John, the reigning "queen" of the Ibiza night! more
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Action and adventure films Action and adventure television programs Action and adventure television programs Alcoholics Artificial satellites--Orbits Bible. Bible films Comedy films Courtesans Drama Dumas, Alexandre,--1802-1870 Esther,--Queen of Persia Fantasy films Feature films Feature films Fiction films Fiction television programs Film adaptations Films for the hearing impaired France France--Paris Gordon, Flash (Fictitious character) Historical films History Italy Kings and rulers Man-woman relationships Marriage Middle East--Jerusalem Moon New York (State) Outlaws Poets, American Poker--Tournaments Proust, Marcel,--1871-1922 Quarterbacks (Football) Religious films Revenge Rome Science fiction films Sex Space flight Superhero films Television adaptations Television mini-series Television programs Video recordings--for the hearing impaired West (U.S.) Western films Witnesses
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Alternative Names
Rivelli, Francesca Romana, 1955-
Rivelli, Francesca Romana 1955-
Languages
French
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English (61) German (56) Spanish (53) Italian (51) Multiple languages (10) Russian (8) Undetermined (8) Portuguese (1) No Linguistic content (1) Galician (1) Catalan (1) Dutch (1) Covers
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