Marisa Mell

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

0.6242

Gender

Female

Birthday

24-Feb-1939

Age

(87 years old)

Place of Birth

Graz, Austria

Also Known As
  • ماریسا مل
  • ماریسا مِل
  • Marlies Theres Moitzi

Marisa Mell

Biography

Marisa Mell (24 February 1939 – 16 May 1992) was an Austrian actress who became a cult figure of 1960s Italian B-movies. She was born as Marlies Theres Moitzi in Graz, Austria. In 1963, she was involved in a violent automobile accident in France. For six hours, she lay unconscious, unaware that she nearly lost her right eye. The disfigurement extended to her lip as well. She spent the next two years undergoing plastic surgery, and no damage remained in her face, except for a distinctive curl of her upper lip. She turned down a seven-year Hollywood contract, saying that while the payment would have been great, "the contract was a whole book. I think that even to go to the toilet I would have needed a permission." In 1967, she performed the title role in the "utterly calamitous" musical Mata Hari alongside Pernell Roberts. After a preview performance in Washington, D.C. that became infamous for its numerous technical problems, producer David Merrick decided to close the production before its scheduled Broadway run. She is best known for the role of Eva Kant in Danger: Diabolik (1968). In the late 1990s, the television show MST3K brought the actress to a new generation of B-movie viewers when the film was featured on an episode. The show also spoofed another of her starring roles in the film Secret Agent Super Dragon. She died in Vienna from throat cancer in 1992, aged 53.


Credits

Ein Mann im schönsten Alter Ein Mann im schönsten Alter (1964) Character: Brigitte
Richard Mertens, a successful magazine editor with a cold, empty marriage to Lucy, seeks excitement through an affair with younger colleague Eva. Yet his need for status traps him in superficiality, undermining genuine connection. A legal battle with old friend Ferrow, won through perjury, reveals Mertens’s moral emptiness, shattering his relationship with Eva. Alone, he finds solace only in listening to bartender Brigitte.
Corpi nudi Corpi nudi (1983) Character: Marisa
Gianni Dei gets over an injury and is in a wheelchair. He spends his time watching porn and having fantasies.
Wegen Verführung Minderjähriger Wegen Verführung Minderjähriger (1960) Character: Inge
At the age of 17 Inge falls in love with her teacher.
I Love Vienna I Love Vienna (1991) Character: Selina
I love Vienna is a social comedy that explores the clash of cultures and values.
Febbre a 40! Febbre a 40! (1980) Character: Linda Martin
A forty-year-old man spends his working days surrounded by beautiful women, but he dares not do anything with any.
Seifenblasen Seifenblasen (1985) Character: TV manager
Leo, a young filmmaker, quarrels with the screenplay author about the explosive plot, has problems with his girlfriend Katrin, and to top it all, the department of education doesn't want to subsidize his film although the television people are interested in it. In other words, a lot of problems for Leo. An influential politician who thinks he has recognized himself in the film story is responsible for it all.
Urgent ou à quoi bon exécuter des projets puisque le projet est en lui-même une jouissance suffisante Urgent ou à quoi bon exécuter des projets puisque le projet est en lui-même une jouissance suffisante (1977) Character: Self
Gérard Courant applies the Lettrist editing techniques of Isidore Isou to footage of late 70's pop culture. Courant posits that his cinema offers an aggressive détournement to the French mainstream, reifying a Duchampian view of film: "I believe in impossible movies and works without meaning... I believe in the anti-movie. I believe in the non-movie. I believe in Urgent... My first full length movie that is so anti-everything that I sometimes wonder if it really does exist!"
Fireflower: The Two Lives of Marisa Mell Fireflower: The Two Lives of Marisa Mell (2023) Character: Self (archive footage)
Who was Marisa Mell? The personae Marisa Mell and Marlies Theres Moitzi, the famous Graz actress’ real name, are juxtaposed in the documentary Feuerblume several companions, such as Christine Kaufmann, and her friend Erika Pluhar, remember the actress. The film is also an attempt to illuminate and question the role of women in the film business of the 1960s and 1980s from a contemporary gaze and feminist perspective, and against the backdrop of the MeToo movement.
Ruf der Wildgänse Ruf der Wildgänse (1961) Character: Judith Gare
Gare uses the knowledge that his wife Amelia was imprisoned and had an illegitimate son to make her his subject. When her son Marc Jordan appears and falls in love with her daughter Judith, Amelia is forced to tell the truth. Gare then tyrannizes Judith. She tries to escape, but a fatal accident occurs first.
City of Fear City of Fear (1965) Character: Ilona
A Canadian reporter gets mixed up in Cold-War politics, romance and espionage in Eastern Europe.
Sensazioni d'amore Sensazioni d'amore (1990) Character: Signora Elena Aloisi
The young scion of a rich lineage should get married and give an heir to the family. But no one wants to touch his girlfriend before marriage and instead consoled with the beautiful waitress. But things get complicated and suddenly strange deaths begin to hit the family members.
Peccati a Venezia Peccati a Venezia (1980) Character: Melissa
Melissa, a beautiful woman in her prime, her cousin Gianni and her elderly and paralyzed Aunt Adele live in a villa in a decadent Venice, Franca. A very young friend of the family comes to the villa. In a short time the life of the three is turned upside down.
Senza via d'uscita Senza via d'uscita (1971) Character: Michèle
A rich industrialist is accused of a crime he didn't commit. But every single clue leads to him.
La liceale al mare con l'amica di papà La liceale al mare con l'amica di papà (1980) Character: Violante Castaldi
Massimo Castaldi is a social climber married to Violante who comes from a rich family. His relationship with his mistress Laura is jeopardised when the family moves to their summer house on the Pugliese coast. Nevertheless, Massimo seems to find a solution. His raunchy daughter Sonia failed in Italian and he plans to present Laura as a nun who will give Sonia private lessons for her compensation exam. On the other hand, there are two dim-witted criminals, Terenzio and Fulgenzio, who are planning to abduct a Castaldi family member for good ransom money.
La encadenada La encadenada (1975) Character: Gina / Elisabeth
A beautiful young woman sets her sights on an aging millionaire. She seduces him, and moves into his mansion with him. She soon tires of him, though, and after she gets rid of him, she goes after his son.
Dr Dr (1962) Character: Klara
In the moment when Belgrade industrialist Života Cvijović had dreams to marry off his son Milorad, Doctor of Philosophy, to a minister of transport's daughter, a telegram from Milorad's professor from Heidelberg arrives, saying that he wants to visit them. Bad luck is that Velimir, a poor student, was financed by Milorad, and studying under his name received a diploma.
Diamond Walkers Diamond Walkers (1965) Character: Irene de Ridder
Drama among diamond smugglers and gold fever in South African bush.
Un ombra nell'ombra Un ombra nell'ombra (1979) Character: Agatha
Once a Satanist who surrendered her soul and body to the devil himself, Carlotta Rhodes begins to regret her tryst with Lucifer when her teenage daughter, Daria, starts showing the evil influence of dear old Dad. Convinced that she can stop the devil's power on earth, Carlotta calls upon an exorcist for help.
New York chiama Superdrago New York chiama Superdrago (1966) Character: Charity Farrel
A series of murders in Michigan lead an American secret agent to Amsterdam, where he uncovers a plot to imperil the world with a potent new drug.
Una sull'altra Una sull'altra (1969) Character: Susan Dumurrier / Monica Weston
A San Francisco doctor encounters a prostitute who bears a striking resemblance to his late wife.
Alta tensión Alta tensión (1972) Character: Laura Moncada
José, a young mechanic, arrives in Madrid to make it big. After being conned he loses his savings, and is taken in by Elisa, a photographer. She introduces him to Pablo and Laura. Laura makes him an offer he cant refuse and then his troubles really begin.
Les belles au bois dormantes Les belles au bois dormantes (1970) Character: Isabelle
Isabell runs a nursing home for wealthy women who are trying to detox from their various obsessions. Her lover, Serge Belaiev, a petty gangster, has pulled off a big hit but his partners have denounced him to the police in order to appropriate his share of the loot. Isabelle takes him in and hides him in an attic of this strange house. In love with Isabelle, Philippe Lansac, the owner of the place, decides to close the castle...
La compagna di viaggio La compagna di viaggio (1981) Character: Woman with hat-veil
A ruined noble decides to organize a robbery on a luxury train. He decides to get help from a busty starlet that should distract passengers ...
Lebensborn Lebensborn (1961) Character: Erika Meuring
Revealing story about the mysterious Nazi organization "Lebensborn," which was intended to serve the SS in pursuing population policy and racial hygiene goals by systematically producing "hereditarily valuable" children. The film depicts an anti-Hitler Knight's Cross recipient with false papers who becomes a witness and victim of relevant events in a Lebensborn home, where 30 enthusiastic BDM girls and a number of SS hooligans and frontline soldiers have just moved in to "give the Führer a child."
Train d'enfer Train d'enfer (1965) Character: Frieda
In Barcelona, secret agent Antoine Donadieu thwarts the plans of a Nazi scientist.
Amori, letti e tradimenti Amori, letti e tradimenti (1976) Character: Greta
A building speculator tries in every way to get their clutches on the lands of a pastor. It loses its fortunes playing broom with him. The Commendatore gag, trafficone building Lombard, bursts like an elephant in the quiet of the shepherd Lazio Baldo which would tear the earth, to be speculation. The hostility of the provincial lazy is fought by the invitation to enjoy the hospitality of the suitor and his bourgeois home. This would not be enough, but the ribs of rustic sent you bring Mrs. Greta, wife of the muzzle, and his daughter Paola, a professional student protester. Of course women Baldo receives several favors that little by little the glimpse a new future. The magic moment, however, that transforms the Lazio is given by a game of broom, which Baldo rips at Lombard its fortunes becoming its equal partner.
Venusberg Venusberg (1963) Character: Florentine
Seven completely different women accept an invitation from Doctor Alphonse to his villa located on a mountain top.
Stuntman Stuntman (1968) Character: Gloria
Stuntman Johnny gets tired of putting his life constantly at risk and instead joins up with a bunch of international thieves who are looking to steal a priceless statue, but that's where the trouble starts....
Das Licht der Liebe Das Licht der Liebe (1954) Character: Minor Role
After her husband's death, Kate Zeller had to sell the farm and move with her four children from the countryside to Vienna. There she opened a small laundry and raised her children. When they grew up, they thought they no longer needed their mother. But it turns out that they still need her...
Der letzte Ritt nach Santa Cruz Der letzte Ritt nach Santa Cruz (1964) Character: Juanita
A former sheriff begins to persecute the gang led by Pedro Ortiz, after his wife is taken away.
Che notte, ragazzi! Che notte, ragazzi! (1966) Character: Monica
Lawyer Tony Green has to pay a two-million-dollar check as compensation to the widow of a wealthy businessman who died as a result of an explosion on the plane immediately after take-off. Tony has to reach the widow who is currently abroad.
Casanova & Co. Casanova & Co. (1977) Character: Duchess of Cornaro
While hiding from the royal authorities, Giacomo Casanova, the famous romancer, encounters his look-alike: Giacomino, a fugitive petty con man. Meanwhile, the Arabian Caliph and his wife are arriving in Venice for a state visit, and she insists on a night with the legendary lover. Through a series of erotic encounters and mistaken-identity comedies, Giacomo and Giacomino make their way back to Venice for their appointment with the Caliph's wife.
Casanova '70 Casanova '70 (1965) Character: Thelma
The amorous adventures of Andrea Rossi-Colombotti, an army officer who finds pleasure with beautiful women in life-threatening situations.
Quest for the Mighty Sword Quest for the Mighty Sword (1990) Character: Nephele
Once upon a time a god gave a mighty sword to the king of Aquiles to bring justice to his people. Now he wants it back - but the king rather gives his life than the sword. Goddess Dehamira, who spoke for him, is being taken all her privileges and banned in a circle of fire, until a human arrives who's strong enough to free her. When prince Ator becomes 18, he gets the sword from the mean sorcerer gnome Grindl, to free Dehamira and his people. On his journey he has to fight against dragons and other fantastic figures.
La moglie giovane La moglie giovane (1974) Character: Luisa
A young woman who comes to Rome and soon drifts into de facto prostitution in order to survive. She meets a misanthropic doctor and would-be poet, but soon falls in love with another man. Murder ensues and she soon finds herself being blackmailed, sexually and financially, by her husband's shady driver, who saw something he shouldn't have.
French Dressing French Dressing (1964) Character: Françoise Fayol
A deck-chair attendant at a British resort promotes a film festival featuring a French sexpot.
L'ultima volta L'ultima volta (1976) Character: Jusy
A young man whose passions are money, beautiful women and racing motorcycles comes up with a scheme that will allow him to combine all three, all while committing the "perfect" crime.
Der brave Soldat Schwejk Der brave Soldat Schwejk (1960) Character: Olli
When the First World War breaks out in 1914, Josef Schwejk, a naive dog dealer in Prague, joins the Imperial Army.
Sette orchidee macchiate di rosso Sette orchidee macchiate di rosso (1972) Character: Anna Sartori / Maria Sartori
A maniac on the loose is committing savage acts of slaughter, and one survivor may be the only key to unmasking the serial slayer known as the Half-Moon Killer. The mysterious half-moon lockets he leaves with his victims could be the only key to unraveling his sinister motives, but will that be enough before he completes his ice-cold plot to claim his intended seven victims?
Pena de muerte Pena de muerte (1974) Character: Patricia Bataille
A notoriously harsh French judge, vacationing at a luxury resort, finds his holiday interrupted when a mysterious killer begins murdering those in and around the hotel.
La belva col mitra La belva col mitra (1977) Character: Giuliana Caroli
Sadistic no-count killer Nanni Vitali and three other equally brutish hoodlums escape from prison. The foul foursome embark on a savage rape, murder, and robbery spree. Vitali even abducts and defiles frightened hapless lass Giuliana Caroli. Meanwhile, rugged police inspector Giulio Santini is determined to bag the despicable Vitali.
Bella, ricca, lieve difetto fisico, cerca anima gemella Bella, ricca, lieve difetto fisico, cerca anima gemella (1973) Character: Paola
Michele, married to Rosaria, is a distinguished Neapolitan who "by profession" contacts only wealthy women, making her believe she wants to marry her to get money to disappear with. With this method he feeds his family.
Tutti fratelli nel west... per parte di padre Tutti fratelli nel west... per parte di padre (1972) Character: Lulu 'Miss Dynamite' Belle
Young adventurer Gipo owns one fifth of a rock illustrating the location of a rich gold mine. Risking his life more than once and with the help of the beautiful hooker, Lulu Belle, our hero sets out to recover the missing pieces.
Mahogany Mahogany (1975) Character: Carlotta Gavina
An aspiring designer from the slums of Chicago puts herself through fashion school in the hopes of becoming one of the world's top designers. Her ambition leads her to Rome spurring a choice between the man she loves or her newfound success.
Le dolci signore Le dolci signore (1967) Character: Paola
In this delightful romantic comedy, four beautiful women attempt to deal with their sexual frustrations in fashionable Rome society.
Diabolik Diabolik (1968) Character: Eva Kant
International man of mystery Diabolik and his sensuous lover Eva Kant pull off heist after heist, all while European cops led by Inspector Ginko and envious mobsters led by Ralph Valmont are closing in on them.
Milano Rovente Milano Rovente (1973) Character: Jasmina Sanders
A Milan pimp faces off against a ruthless and greedy French gangster whom wants to unite organized crime in Italy.
Masquerade Masquerade (1965) Character: Sophie
The British send an American and a war hero to kidnap and hide an oil-country prince.
Parapsycho - Spektrum der Angst Parapsycho - Spektrum der Angst (1975) Character: Greta
Split into three episodes, this film examines extrasensory perception, reincarnation and telepathy.
Objectif 500 millions Objectif 500 millions (1966) Character: Yo
Reichau, a former army captain, is back in France after serving three years in prison for belonging to the OAS (Secret Armed Organization), a dissident paramilitary group during the Algerian War. Marked by his past, he does not believe in the values of his country any more. At a loss to know what to do with his life, he agrees one day to take part in a heist set up by Pierre, a pilot, the very man who gave him away in Oran. The operation, in which Yo, a gorgeous woman, participates, consists in stealing a bag containing 55 million francs during a Paris-Bordeaux flight...
Amico, stammi lontano almeno un palmo Amico, stammi lontano almeno un palmo (1972) Character: Sarah
Also known as Ben & Charlie. When Ben Bellow is released from prison, Charlie Logan is there waiting for him. Not to welcome him, but to tell him that he does not want to hear from him again. But his wish won't be granted as the the two men constantly forced to reconnect while still hating each other's guts...
La dottoressa preferisce i marinai La dottoressa preferisce i marinai (1981) Character: Clara Morelli
A doctor in a hotel has a lot of problems like a man repeatedly fails to commit suicide, a pair of window washers witness a murder by a hit man, a suspicious wife checks up on her husband who happens to be having an affair with her and many more...
Traficantes Del Panico Traficantes Del Panico (1980) Character: Kim Lombard
A band of thugs belonging to an organized crime family assaults several casinos at the same time creating death and panic in their wake. As they flee the scenes of their crimes police begin to close in on them, so they quickly hide themselves in a villa owned by a wealthy industrialist taking him and his family hostage.
L'osceno desiderio L'osceno desiderio (1978) Character: Amanda
A young American woman moves to a large countryside villa with her newlywed Italian husband. Soon enough, strange and seemingly supernatural events begin to befall the property, as a black-gloved killer simultaneously picks up and murders prostitutes.
Marta Marta (1971) Character: Marta / Pilar
A wealthy landowner haunted by the spectre of his dead mother has a fling with a beautiful fugitive who bears a striking resemblance to his missing wife, who may have been murdered.
Das Rätsel der roten Orchidee Das Rätsel der roten Orchidee (1962) Character: Lilian Ranger
Rival gangsters from Chicago move to London and attempt to extort money from rich Britons.
Historia de una traición Historia de una traición (1971) Character: Carla
A seductive woman gets involved in relationships with several people. All of the characters play games of deceit with one and other and things get more and more dangerous.
Il commissionario Il commissionario (1983) Character: Zappavigna
In the basement of a hypothetical ministry, a man has set up a public office where he intends, for a fee, to solve any bureaucratic problem. His life becomes complicated the day he realizes that someone is persistently spying on him.



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