Massimo Bonetti

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Characters played by Massimo Bonetti

Member of Hamilton's team — War of the Planets (1977)

Unnamed crew member assisting Captain Hamilton on deep space missions.

Donelli — Yes Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus (1991)

Donelli is connected to Virginia's school life and to a family facing illness and economic hardship. A sick woman in his family receives soup from Virginia, while Donelli himself takes temporary work cleaning a bar and is mocked and attacked by hostile men. His experiences emphasize the story's contrast between cruelty and compassion.

Orlando — The Ways of the Lord are Finite (1987)

A genuinely paralytic man Camillo befriends on a train. He falls in love with Vittoria after their arranged meeting and confesses this to Camillo. He accidentally discovers Camillo's recovery, later rises to become a prominent fascist party official, secures Camillo's release from prison, and clarifies the misunderstanding regarding Vittoria.

Pilastro — Il figlio più piccolo (2010)

Pilastro is described as one of the people who trusts Luciano blindly while Luciano faces the consequences of his business deceptions and financial schemes. The plot summary places Pilastro among Luciano's close working contacts, but gives no further detail about his personal background or actions beyond this relationship of misplaced confidence.

Prince Santobuono — Night Sun (1990)

Prince Santobuono visits Sergio Giuramondo after a celebrated act of mercy and explains that, although his own life was spared, his men were slaughtered by a brutal enemy. He vows revenge, while Sergio warns that vengeance conflicts with gratitude and could destroy the reputation he has gained as a saint. Their exchange tests Sergio’s moral authority.

Cappuccino — The Cynic, the Rat & the Fist (1977)

Minor character in narrative.

Purse Snatcher — Free Hand for a Tough Cop (1976)

Brief appearance as a petty thief demonstrating street crime levels.

Il Lupo — Il Lupo (2007)

The central figure, portrayed as Franco Scattoni, is a rough and violent man whose behavior borders on madness and is worsened by epilepsy. He plunges into crime, kills a gas station attendant in Perugia and a young carabiniere, then becomes a wanted fugitive.

Massimo — Faccione (1991)

A main cast member who likely serves as a key friend, comedic foil, or active participant in the central events.

Career Overview

Massimo Bonetti has 67 screen credits in a career dating back to 1976. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently War of the Planets Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Maria Goretti, Italian Horror Stories, Cattivi & cattivi. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
67
Birth Date
1951-03-28
Birth Place
Roma, Lazio, Italy

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q1116895), public domain (CC0).