Arnoldo Foà

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Characters played by Arnoldo Foà

Inspector A — The Trial (1962)

Inspector A is one of the officials involved in the arrest procedure surrounding Josef K. The police inform Josef that he is under open arrest while refusing to explain his alleged offense, and the officials do not take him into custody, leaving the accusation deliberately undefined.

Tuscan farmer (segment "Questione d'interesse") — Times Gone By (1952)

Agricultural worker dealing with land and economic disputes.

Ciu Lang — The Tartars (1961)

Ciu Lang is Burundai's high priest. He reminds the Tatar Khan that Samia is promised as a wife to the leader of the Tatars and that her safety and return matter more than revenge. He later leads Helga out to the fortress battlements for the exchange and counsels Burundai to seek Samia peacefully, but Burundai kills him.

Marello — Borsalino (1970)

Minor gang member or associate involved in the criminal network.

Minister Virginio Rognoni — One Hundred Days in Palermo (1984)

He is the Minister of the Interior who appoints General Carlo Dalla Chiesa as Palermo’s new prefect. Although he is not described as participating directly in the investigations, his decision places the General in charge of confronting the city’s escalating violence and political murders.

Dionysius the Tyrant — Damon and Pythias (1962)

The tyrannical king of Syracuse, Dionysius persecutes the Pythagorians and uses Cariso to hunt them down. He turns Pythias and Damon's wager into a public test of their beliefs, then orders Pythias's execution. When the people plead for mercy, he hesitates, admits defeat, and pardons both men.

Ambrogio Perigatti — The Household (1974)

The very rich Milanese engineer who gives Sasà his last job. He is married to a former prostitute whom Sasà once knew in a brothel. Sasà becomes his trusted man and enjoys the sexual favors of both Perigatti's wife and daughter; Sasà's rise from domestic to secretary ultimately leads to his downfall.

padre Superiore — 7 and 8 (2007)

The padre Superiore is the superior of the Franciscan convent in San Giovanni in Calice. He confronts the friar who is secretly Mimmo Barresi, whose remorse has led him into religious life. After this confrontation, Mimmo leaves the convent to assume his responsibilities toward his biological son.

Duca di Montimar — Il cardinale Lambertini (1954)

A political figure betrothed to Maria. His involvement carries profound political implications tied to the Bourbon plans to establish a puppet ruler in Bologna.

Nicola Griffo — A Dangerous Toy (1979)

An industrialist and childhood friend of Vittorio. He uses Vittorio for security and money laundering tasks. He teases Vittorio, eventually abandons him by firing him and forcing him to sign the sale of a phantom company, leading to Vittorio's downfall.

Career Overview

Arnoldo Foà has 110 screen credits in a career dating back to 1938. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Borsalino Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Napoleone a Sant'Elena, Magia Lucana, 100 anni della nostra storia. 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
110
Birth Date
1916-01-24
Birth Place
Ferrara, Italy

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Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q378674), public domain (CC0).