Mario Novelli

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Characters played by Mario Novelli

Nanuk — The Sword of the Barbarians (1982)

The ruthless evil warlord who destroys Sangraal's realm and seizes the throne. His tyranny angers the divine entity he serves, leading him to relentlessly hunt the protagonist. He is ultimately challenged to a duel and killed by Sangraal.

Austin — The Stranger Returns (1967)

Town resident or lawman's deputy assisting in the conflict.

Pasquale Tallarico — Caliber 9 (1972)

Character involved in the Caliber 9 criminal network.

Ingegner Paolo Bardi — Star Pilot (1966)

Ingegner Paolo Bardi is an engineer involved with Luisa Solmi, whose relationship with her is a source of teasing and concern for Prof. Solmi. After entering the cavern with them, he is compelled by Kaena and the alien crew to repair a vital spacecraft component, helping advance the effort to restore the damaged vessel.

Botus — Hercules and the Princess of Troy (1965)

A boxer who attempts to assassinate Hercules by poisoning him but is accidentally killed by his own spiked gloves.

Maciste the Younger (as Tony Freeman) — The Invincible Maciste Brothers (1964)

Maciste the Younger is one of the two brothers who assist with the temple's construction. A cave-in leads the brothers into danger beneath the building, where they become separated. One brother is eventually captured and made to work in the underground kingdom, though the summary does not specify whether it is the Younger or the Elder.

Career Overview

Mario Novelli has 54 screen credits in a career dating back to 1962. Their work spans 5 cinematic universes — most prominently The Exorcist with 1 titles. Signature works include The Sword of the Barbarians, Alessia... A Volcano Under the Skin, Ballad of a Gunman. 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
54
Birth Date
1940-02-26
Birth Place
Roma, Lazio, Italy

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 5 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q19408746), public domain (CC0).