Ilaria Occhini, R.I.P.

Italian actress Ilaria Occhini died on July 20th at the age of 85. A stage actress who appeared in many movies and even more TV productions. One of her earliest roles was SIGFRIDO (1957; above and below) with Sebastian Fischer. She only starred in a handful of PEPLUM productions, most notably the starring role in PIA OF PTOLEMY (1958). R.I.P., Ilaria.

Ilaria had the lead role in PIA OF PTOLOMY (1958) starring with Jacques Sernas

Ilaria starred in CARTHAGE IN FLAMES (1960) as Ophir with José Suárez

Ilaria had a memorable role in DAMON & PYTHIAS (1962) with Don Burnett (above) and Marina Berti and Osvaldo Ruggieri (below).

Ilaria in THE MAN WHO LAUGHS (1966) with Jean Sorel