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My Take
Ruggero Deodato is a name I can't discuss neutrally. The man worked across peplum, comedy, drama, poliziottesco and science fiction, but everyone remembers him for the brutal, hyper-realistic horror he directed. What fascinates me is the range buried under the notoriety, a craftsman who could do almost anything yet became synonymous with one genre. He worked right up to his death in late 2022 at 83, an Italian lifer from Potenza who never softened his vision. I find his career a reminder that a single film can define, and sometimes overshadow, an entire body of work.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ruggero Deodato
- Name (Japanese)
- ルッジェロ・デオダート
- Reading
- るっじぇろ・でおだーと
- Born
- May 7, 1939 – December 29, 2022
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Rabbit
- Origin
- Potenza, province of Potenza, Italy
- Height
- 2 cm
- Occupation
- film director / actor / screenwriter / writer / television director
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Ruggero Deodato born?
May 7, 1939 – December 29, 2022.
Where is Ruggero Deodato from?
Ruggero Deodato is from Potenza, province of Potenza, Italy.
What does Ruggero Deodato do?
Ruggero Deodato works as film director, actor, screenwriter, writer, television director.
How tall is Ruggero Deodato?
Ruggero Deodato is 2 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.