Aldo Tonti

Born: 1910-03-02

Birthplace: Rome, Lazio, Italy

Biography

Aldo Tonti (2 March 1910 – 2 July 1988) was an Italian cinematographer.

Born in Rome, Tonti started his career as photographer, then entered the industry of cinema as assistant camera operator. He debuted as cinematographer in 1939, with Piccoli naufraghi by Flavio Calzavara; his first important work was Ossessione by Luchino Visconti. His works include films by Federico Fellini, King Vidor, Richard Fleischer, Roberto Rossellini, John Huston, Alberto Lattuada, Mario Monicelli, Sergio Sollima, Pietro Germi, Dino Risi, Marco Ferreri. In 1961 he won a Silver Ribbon for best cinematography for Nicholas Ray's The Savage Innocents. Tonti retired in 1982.

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Known For

War and Peace
Attila
The Count of Monte-Cristo
In High Places
Nights of Cabiria
Diamanti
Barabbas
Cast a Giant Shadow
The Bandit
Where Is Freedom?

Top Movie Credits

War and Peace Second Unit Director of Photography
Attila Director of Photography
The Count of Monte-Cristo Director of Photography
In High Places Director of Photography
Nights of Cabiria Director of Photography
Diamanti Director of Photography
Barabbas Director of Photography
Cast a Giant Shadow Director of Photography
The Bandit Director of Photography
Where Is Freedom? Director of Photography