Raf Vallone

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Characters played by Raf Vallone

Cardinal Lamberto — The Godfather Part III (1990)

Reformist Pope who briefly allies with Michael.

Altabani — The Italian Job (1969)

Wealthy Italian crime lord and primary target of the heist.

Count Ordóñez — El Cid (1961)

A Castilian count who initially accuses El Cid of treason and becomes Jimena's proposed alternative husband. He attempts to ambush Rodrigo but is captured and forgiven. Years later, he abandons his rivalry, rescues Jimena and her children, joins Rodrigo's defense of Spain, and dies after being captured during reconnaissance.

Father Zaccardi — Nevada Smith (1966)

Clergyman offering moral guidance or sanctuary.

Saro Cammarata — The Path of Hope (1950)

Saro is a poor Sicilian traveler who sells his belongings to pay for passage to France and sets out with his three young children. After the group is arrested and ordered back to Sicily, he becomes their leader and guides them north despite severe hardship. The journey brings him emotionally closer to Barbara.

Roberto Rocca — The Secret Invasion (1964)

Italian criminal mastermind recruited for the mission. He survives the operation as the last man standing and successfully redirects the liberated Italians' anger toward the German forces.

Andrea — Anna (1951)

Andrea is the man who visits Anna every evening during her time away from the hospital and eventually asks her to marry him. Although Anna initially rejects him and leaves because of her uncertainty, Andrea welcomes her return and agrees to marry her as soon as possible, becoming central to her conflict between love and vocation.

Laurent — Thérèse Raquin (1953)

Laurent is Camille’s childhood friend and an amateur painter who becomes Thérèse’s lover. Seeking a life with her, he lures Camille onto the river and drowns him, then marries Thérèse. Haunted by the murder and increasingly cruel, he ends his life with her after their marriage collapses.

Dr. Lupo — The Human Factor (1975)

Italian Carabinieri inspector coordinating the murder investigation with U.S. officials. He investigates crime scenes, tracks Kinsdale's unauthorized actions, and ultimately intervenes during the final terrorist siege.

Córdoba — Cannon for Cordoba (1970)

Córdoba is a former Mexican army general who leads the most powerful revolutionary group in the region. After capturing six cannons, he becomes the target of Rod's mission. He is betrayed by Leonora, wounded during the assault and escape, and ultimately dies before he can be delivered alive.

Freddie — An Almost Perfect Affair (1979)

Freddie is Maria's husband and a leading Italian film producer. He responds graciously when Maria brings Hal to him and agrees to intervene with customs authorities. Although Maria deceives him to spend time with Hal, Freddie permits her proposed trip to Paris and remains connected to her professional commitments.

Constantin Demeris — The Other Side of Midnight (1977)

Constantin Demeris is a wealthy Greek tycoon who becomes Noelle Page's lover and patron, although she does not love him. His influence reaches the Greek court that convicts Noelle and Larry, while he later protects the surviving Catherine by supporting her life in a convent.

Career Overview

Raf Vallone has 77 screen credits in a career dating back to 1949. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently The Godfather with 2 titles. Signature works include The Godfather Part III, The Italian Job, El Cid. 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
77
Birth Date
1916-02-17
Birth Place
Tropea, Calabria, Italy

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q727786), public domain (CC0).