Alfio Caltabiano

Born: 1932-07-17

Alfio Caltabiano was an Italian actor, screenwriter, and film director, also known by pseudonyms such as Al Northon, Alf Randal, and Alf Thunder. He began his career leveraging his imposing physique, notably portraying Jesus Christ in the 1959 film Ben-Hur, where he is seen carrying the cross during the Via Crucis scene. Caltabiano appeared in numerous films, primarily Spaghetti Westerns, and made his directorial debut with Ballad of a Gunman (1967). He directed and wrote several films, including Comandamenti per un gangster (1968) and Tutti figli di Mammasantissima (1973). Caltabiano was also a stuntman and fight choreographer, contributing to the action sequences in his films. His career concluded in 1977 after completing the film California.


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Barabbas

as uncredited
Released: 1961-12-23

Epic account of the thief Barabbas, who was pardoned for his crimes and spared crucifixion when...

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The Colossus of Rhodes

as Creonte
Released: 1961-06-15

While on holiday in Rhodes, Athenian war hero Darios becomes involved in two different plots to...

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For Love and Gold

as Arnolfo Mano-di-ferro
Released: 1966-04-07

A group of rogues steal a scroll granting its bearer the property of the land of Aurocastro in...

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Keoma

as Member of Caldwell's Gang
Released: 1976-11-25

Half-breed Keoma returns to his border hometown after service in the Civil War and finds it...

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California

as uncredited
Released: 1977-07-16

At the end of the Civil War, a Union soldier is released from prison and travels with a fellow...

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Messalina

as uncredited
Released: 1960-03-12

Messalina was the Roman noblewoman who inveigled ageing emperor Claudio into marriage. Once...

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The Son of Captain Blood

as Man fighting at Dock (uncredited)
Released: 1962-07-27

The son of a notorious pirate is placed on the path of righteousness by his love for a beautiful...

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Commandments for a Gangster

as Five Cents
Released: 1968-05-21

Northon is a retired gangster wants to avenge the death of his sister, who was married to Frank...

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Erik the Viking

as Indianischer Krieger
Released: 1965-09-24

Viking chief Thorvald dies from a mortal combat wound. He realizes his son Erloff is not a...

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The Revenge of the Gladiators

as Muzio
Released: 1964-09-24

Friends of Spartacus achieve revenge on the plotter who tries to make political capital out of...

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Two Idiots at Fort Alamo

as uncredited
Released: 1965-08-13

During the War of Succession, Franco and Ciccio are arrested for being accused of desertion from...

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Star Pilot

as Artie
Released: 1966-10-01

Aliens from the constellation Hydra crash-land on the island of Sardinia. A prominent scientist,...

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Colossus of the Arena

as Psychios
Released: 1962-09-13

A powerful man posing as a gladiator in Rome's fourth century discovers a plan to put the...

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Ballad of a Gunman

as El Bedoja
Released: 1967-04-19

Instead of fighting over newly gained money from a coach-robbery, two gangster-brothers (El...

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Goliath and the Sins of Babylon

as Meneos
Released: 1963-12-03

Goliath battles for the freedom of the Babylonian people.

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Man Called Amen

as Reverend 'Ladrone' Smith
Released: 1972-08-11

A very unlikely trio join forces in order to rob a bank: an ex-bandit called Smith, now a...

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Sartana Does Not Forgive

as uncredited
Released: 1968-10-25

Jorge Martin is relentlessly stalking a gang of outlaws led by the ruthless Slim who raped and...

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The Prince with the Red Mask

as uncredited
Released: 1955-08-13

Duke Altichieri rises to power, after his associate, Cpt. Alberico, kills governor Conte Filippo...

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A Sword to Brando

as The Count
Released: 1970-05-14

In a mediaeval feudal hamlet, young girls are being abducted by a sect of devil-worshipers, all...

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All Sons of the Saintest Mother

as Bug Morano (as Alf Thunder)
Released: 1973-08-12

Two crime families battle for supremacy in 1929 Chicago in this Italian crime spoof. One group,...

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Seven Rebel Gladiators

as Vadius
Released: 1965-08-24

The ruthless Roman tribune, Vadio, joins forces with the evil Morakeb to take over the throne of...

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They Still Call Me Amen

as Smith
Released: 1973-12-24

Chaco and his band of downtrodden men meet Così Sia (Amen), who always seems to get the better...

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