Tom Dollar

Tom Dollar is a 1967 spy film written and directed by Marcello Ciorciolini and starring Maurice Poli in the title role.^[3] It is based on a fotoromanzo, starring the same Poli, published in over 30 countries.^[4] It was shot in Tehran,Kingdom of Iran.^[4]

Tom Dollar
French film poster for Tom Dollar[1]
Directed by	Marcello Ciorciolini
Screenplay by	John Connery Pierre DeVries[1]
Story by	John Connery Pierre DeVries[1]
Based on	Tom Dollar by Al Petre
Produced by	Antonio Lucatelli Francesco Giorgi[2]
Starring	Maurice Poli Giorgia Moll
Cinematography	Rino Filippini[1]
Edited by	Mario Anconetani[1]
Music by	Giosy Capuano Mario Capuano[1]
Production companies	Tigiell 33 Les Films Jacques Leitienne[1]
Distributed by	Euro International
Release date	1967 (1967) (Italy)
Running time	90 minutes[1]
Countries	Iran Italy[1]

Plot

Special agent Tom Dollar investigates the mysterious death of the Iranian prince Barancan.

Cast

• Maurice Poli as Tom Dollar
• Giorgia Moll as Samia
• Erika Blanc as Lady Barbara Crane
• Franco Ressel as Mr. Gaber
• Jacques Herlin as Mr. Osborne
• Sojiro Kikukawa as Chief of Sings
• Jean Rougeul as Crisantemo
• Mirko Ellis

Production

Tom Dollar was based on the photonovel of the same name by Al Petre.^[1] It was one of the first photonovels based on a secret agent and was released in the magazine Bolero Film in 1965.^[1] Maurice Poli played the role of Tom Dollar, and had already appeared in the photonovels as the character.^[5]

The film was predominantly shot in Rome, including scenes at the Villa Miani.^[5]

Release

Tom Dollar was released in Italy in 1967 where it was distributed by Euro International.^[1][2]

See also

• List of Italian films of 1967
• List of French films of 1967