Rossana Podestà

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Characters played by Rossana Podestà

Helen — Helen of Troy (1956)

Queen of Sparta whose romantic involvement with Paris triggers the Trojan War. She is taken to Troy, endures the long siege, and is eventually forced to return to Sparta, resigned to reuniting with Paris in the afterlife.

Nausicaa — Ulysses (1954)

Nausicaa is the royal princess of Phaeacia who discovers the shipwrecked Ulysses on the shore with her handmaidens. She helps bring him to her family, falls in love with him, and is scheduled to marry him before his recovered memories compel him to return to Penelope and Ithaca.

Giorgia — Seven Golden Men (1965)

Seductive decoy and Albert's lover, ultimately a double-crossing opportunist seeking personal gain.

Jamila — The Golden Arrow (1962)

Jamila is the princess whose marriage is tied to the contest involving the black bow and golden arrow. She is kidnapped by Hassan's bandits, but Hassan later releases her after falling in love with her. She prays for his safety, survives Baktiar's spell, and ultimately marries Hassan after his rightful position is restored.

Costanza Varno — Raw Wind in Eden (1958)

The daughter of the island native Urbano. She becomes irritated by Laura's growing interest in Moore and is herself the object of affection for an older man from a nearby island who wishes to marry her.

Shuah — Sodom and Gomorrah (1962)

Lot's flirtatious daughter who secretly dates Astaroth. Initially views Lot as a hypocrite and refuses to flee Sodom, believing he has succumbed to luxury. After Ildith's intervention, she reluctantly joins the exodus, harboring resentment and hoping to witness Lot's suffering.

Giorgia — Seven Golden Men Strike Again (1966)

Key operative who negotiates with the FBI, infiltrates the Latin American regime as a journalist, charms the dictator to secure his defection, and participates in gold theft and a final bank break-in.

Cocò Lampugnani — Homo Eroticus (1971)

Mrs. Lampugnani and co-employer of Michele. She endures the constant gossip and social embarrassment regarding her staff's activities but ultimately fires him to stop the insinuations from her friends.

Marta — The Sword and the Cross (1958)

Marta brings her sick brother, Lazzaro, to hear Jesus, reflecting the hope placed in his message and influence. She is part of Maria Maddalena's family circle and is with Maria and Lazzaro near the end of the supplied events, when Maria senses that danger is approaching.

Career Overview

Rossana Podestà has 46 screen credits in a career dating back to 1950. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently 7 uomini d'oro - Collezione with 2 titles. Signature works include Helen of Troy, Horror Castle, Ulysses. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
female
Known Credits
46
Birth Date
1934-06-20
Birth Place
Tripoli, Libya

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q261860), public domain (CC0).