Gianni Agus

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Characters played by Gianni Agus

Angelo Scotti — My Sister in Law (1976)

A forceful participant in a dispute concerning a purifier, Angelo Scotti rejects any genuine compromise and insists that the matter be pursued to the very end. His confrontation brings money, pressure, and personal bargaining into the judge’s orbit, while Zaganella is ordered to summon the opposing interested party. He represents the uncompromising commercial conflicts handled by the court.

il maestro Kon-chi-lai — Ku Fu? Dalla Sicilia con furore (1973)

The Rome-based master who runs the gym where Franco trains. Initially flees from enemy assassins but later returns to teach Franco the special Travertine Hand technique, enabling his eventual victory in the competition.

Podestà Achille Pennica — The Two Marshals (1961)

Achille Pennica is the podestà who tries to preserve his authority as the political order changes by recruiting carabinieri as auxiliary volunteers. In the closing events, he reconciles with Antonio Capurro, who then helps protect endangered people. His cooperation with Antonio contributes to the group’s temporary safety under the cover of a wedding celebration.

Generale La Tanica — How Colonel Buttiglione Became a General (1974)

A high-ranking general whose distinctive name suggests a memorable persona. Represents the upper echelon of the military bureaucracy that Buttiglione strives to penetrate, embodying the authority, absurdity, and rigid hierarchy of command.

Generale La Tanica — Buttiglione diventa capo del servizio segreto (1975)

A high-ranking military officer in the 1974 narrative who embodies the institutional authority and bureaucratic hierarchy. He serves as the ultimate target of Buttiglione's career advancement schemes, representing the power structure the protagonist seeks to climb.

l'editore — This and That (1983)

He is the comic-book editor who intervenes when the draftsman is experiencing a period of depressed creativity. By arranging a meeting between him and a blond, nice girl, the editor indirectly triggers the protagonist's romantic infatuation and the creation of a new comic book based on their impossible love.

Career Overview

Gianni Agus has 55 screen credits in a career dating back to 1939. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Il colonnello Buttiglione with 2 titles. Signature works include I padroni dell'estate, Tutto Totò - Don Giovannino, Europa: Operazione Strip-tease. 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
55
Birth Date
1917-08-16
Birth Place
Cagliari-Italy

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q177876), public domain (CC0).