Renato del Frate

Movies

My Son, the Hero
Second Unit Director of Photography
An evil king makes a bargain with a devil in order to get away with murdering his wife.
The Mongols
Second Unit Director of Photography
During the Mongol invasion of Poland, a conflict between Mongol Emperor Genghis Khan and his oldest son Ogotai ensues when the former aims for peace and the latter itches for war and conquest.
The Grand Olympics
Director of Photography
Events and athletes that characterized the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome. From the absolute protagonist Wilma Rudolph, called the black gazelle, to Livio Berruti, the first white to win the 200 meters, to the deeds of Ethiopian marathon runner Abebe Bikila, who won the marathon racing barefoot.
Werewolf in a Girls' Dormitory
Director of Photography
The new science teacher Dr. Julian Olcott with a mysterious past arrives in an institutional boarding school for troublemaker girls. Along the night, the intern Mary Smith, who is blackmailing another teacher - Sir Alfred Whiteman - with some love letters, is slaughtered by a werewolf. The detective in charge of the investigation attributes the crime to a wolf, while her mate Priscilla believes she was killed by Sir Alfred. On the next days, other deaths happen in the school, reducing the list of suspects.
Toto and Marcellino
Director of Photography
Marcellino becomes an orphan and finds two uncles--a good old eccentric man and a villain.
Il prezzo della gloria
Director of Photography
A destroyer departs from the port of Taranto with orders to take a load of petrol to Tobruk at all costs.
La ciudad perdida
Director of Photography
Rafa, a Communist Republican exiled after the Spanish Civil War, returns to his hometown to carry out an attack against the imposed tyrannical regime, but the mission fails and, in his attempt to escape, he kidnaps a lady of high society.
The Island Princess
Special Effects
1470. The Canary Islands try to resist the Spanish invaders. Their inhabitants are divided, their chief and his daughter Guayarmina (for whom a Spanish officer has fallen in love) wanting the peace, while the priest and resistance leader are for war. After several battles the islanders are chased to Tirma mountain by the Spanish army.
It Happened at the Police Station
Director of Photography
Everyday all kind of people pass through a Police Station, especially if it is downtown. Today, however, the chief of police has bought his first car and he has decided to test it with his wife going to Ostia. But first a theatrical company sent out of the theatre, last Alfredo Todini arrested while walking wearing a gown and in the mean a series of human cases, ranging from the pathetic to the funny one, get in the way of his wish.
Serenata amara
Director of Photography
Mario and Fabrizio are two boxer friends who fall for the same girl and become enemies because of her. As time goes by things get better between the two men but... tragedy looms behind the corner.
È arrivato l'accordatore
Director of Photography
Achille Scorzella, a poor, unemployed and hungry devil, having been mistaken for a piano tuner, happens in the home of some new riches.
Il tallone di Achille
Cinematography
Tino Scotti plays a man who is tricked into trying to kill himself. When all his attempts fail, he is believed to be immortal.
Wanda the Sinner
Director of Photography
Wrongly accused of his wife's death, a marine officer is forced to resign and sees his life fall apart.
Appointment for Murder
Director of Photography
A woman has jumped or been pushed from five stories of an apartment house. The detective on the case lives there, and he discovers that the woman's estranged husband does also.
I morti non pagano tasse
Director of Photography
Il bivio
Director of Photography
After the war, Aldo and his men became gangster. But now the times are changing and Aldo decides to became a policeman to help better his men in crime. He meets Giovanna and falls for her. But he begins liking his new job and after their first robbery, Aldo tries to leave his old accomplices...
Tomorrow Is Too Late
Director of Photography
Progressive schoolteachers Landi and Anna have a profound influence on two of their young students, Mirella and Franco. The two kids are enamored with one another and decide to experiment with some of the knowledge they've gleaned in the classroom.
Marechiaro
Director of Photography
Vento d'Africa
Director of Photography
Lies of Love
Director of Photography
Early Antonioni documentary short on the making of Fumetti (Italian photo comics) and their role in Italian society.
L'eroe della strada
Director of Photography
Felice Manetti is a poor tramp in Turin who, due to his ingenuity, often finds himself in trouble.
Il barone Carlo Mazza
Director of Photography
Sperduti nel buio
Director of Photography
Naples of the early twentieth century. A thug keeps a girl completely submissive and, having discovered that she is the daughter of a nobleman, tries to blackmail the father.
The Great Dawn
Camera Operator
Vietato ai minorenni
Director of Photography
In cerca di felicità
Cinematography
La valle del diavolo
Director of Photography
Quarta pagina
Director of Photography
Una volta alla settimana
Cinematography
Luck Comes from Heaven
Cinematography
The merchant Giovanni Illes is tracked down by the debtors, but cannot pay his debts. To save her father from bankruptcy, Anna talks to the lawyer, trying to earn an extension. The lawyer grants it to him, but he gets too close, even physically. She wants to defend herself, but his power dominates the impotence of the woman.
Il vetturale del San Gottardo
Director of Photography
Il cavaliere senza nome
Director of Photography
Manovre d'amore
Director of Photography
L'imprevisto
Director of Photography
L'ispettore Vargas
Director of Photography
A detective investigates on the death of a factory owner.