Gino Cervi

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Characters played by Gino Cervi

Porthos — The Three Musketeers (1953)

Porthos is one of D'Artagnan's three new friends and helps him prevail in the mission central to the story. The available plot account does not specify an individual deed for Porthos, but identifies him as part of the supportive group that stands with D'Artagnan against his opponents.

Aurelianus, Emperor of Rome — Sign of the Gladiator (1959)

Emperor of Rome, Aurelianus sends the consul Marcus Valerius to fight Zenobia and her forces in Palmyra. His order sets Marcus's mission in motion and places the Roman Empire in direct conflict with the queen's resistance.

Sir Cesare — Wild Love (1955)

Sir Cesare is Ines’s husband, a restaurant owner absorbed in his work and in billiards. Their marriage reaches a crisis because he admits that he is older, tired, and unable to share the dancing and youthful pleasures Ines still wants. His recognition of this imbalance helps define the breaking point that leads Ines to leave.

Jean Valjean — Les Misérables - Storm Over Paris (1948)

Former convict turned honest mayor, central figure pursued by Javert and protector of Cosette.

Sedemondo — The Iron Crown (1941)

King of Kindaor who succeeds his brother Licinio. He discards a prophetic iron crown in a gorge, raises both Arminio and Elsa after a baby swap, orders Arminio's execution, and later organizes a marriage tournament to decide Elsa's husband.

Ruggero Pascoli — Dappled Mare (1953)

Mariù's father, a former estate administrator who uncovered embezzlement. He was treacherously shot while returning home with dolls for his daughters. The town and Mariù's family mistakenly believe the captain murdered him, though no evidence exists.

Peppone — Don Camillo's Last Round (1955)

The pragmatic and stubborn mayor who constantly debates church and state.

Giuseppe "Peppone" Bottazzi — Don Camillo: Monsignor (1961)

Communist mayor of Brescello, charismatic leader, rival and friend to Don Camillo.

Giuseppe 'Peppone' Bottazzi — Don Camillo in Moscow (1965)

Communist mayor of Brescello and Don Camillo's lifelong rival, driven by politics and family pride.

Count D'Origo — Wife for a Night (1952)

Count D'Origo is a notorious roué whose support could help Enrico stage his opera. He pursues Geraldine while believing she is Ottavia, then visits Geraldine's home and becomes captivated by the real Ottavia, who pretends to offer herself in exchange for his agreement to stage the opera. His advances also provoke Enrico's jealousy.

Giuseppe Bottazzi "Peppone" — The Little World of Don Camillo (1952)

Full-named version of the mayor, emphasizing his political identity.

Giuseppe "Peppone" Bottazzi — The Return of Don Camillo (1953)

Charismatic communist mayor of Brescello and Don Camillo's lifelong rival.

Career Overview

Gino Cervi has 126 screen credits in a career dating back to 1932. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently Don Camillo Collection with 5 titles. Signature works include Four Steps in the Clouds, Un'ombra su Maigret, The Changing of the Guard. 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
126
Birth Date
1901-05-03
Birth Place
Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 4 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q554301), public domain (CC0).