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Giovanni Korporaal
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Giovanni Korporaal (February 14, 1930? – February 9, 2004), also known as John Korporaal or Giovanni Corporale, was a Dutch actor, video editor, screenwriter and film director who made a career in Mexico. His debut film, El Brazo Fuerte (The Strong Arm, 1958), a political satire that was barred from cinema exhibitions until 1974, is recognized as groundbreaking.[1] In the Netherlands he directed two movies, De vergeten medeminnaar (The forgotten co-lover, 1963) and Rififi in Amsterdam (1962).
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Giovanni Korporaal | |
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John Korporaal | |
![]() Giovanni Korporaal, standing, with Fien Berghegge and Maxim Hamel at the set of Rififi in Amsterdam | |
Born | February 14, 1930? |
Died | February 9, 2004 |
Other names | Giovanni Corporale |
Occupation(s) | Actor, video editor and film director |
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