Biography
Giovanni Korporaal (February 14, 1922 – 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. In the Netherlands he directed two movies, De vergeten medeminnaar (The forgotten co-lover, 1963) and Rififi in Amsterdam (1962).
Filmography
Cast Credits
Crew
Crew Credits
The Diabolical
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1977
Anyway, Juan is Your Name
Role: Editor
MOVIE • 1976
Reed: Insurgent Mexico
Role: Editor
MOVIE • 1973
Cali, ciudad de América
Role: Editor
MOVIE • 1972
Frida Kahlo
Role: Editor
MOVIE • 1971
Tribute to Leopoldo Mendez
Role: Editor
MOVIE • 1970
The Olympics in Mexico
Role: Assistant Director
MOVIE • 1969
Familiarities
Role: Editor
MOVIE • 1969
The Apple of Discord
Role: Editor
MOVIE • 1968
The Lost Lover
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1963
The Lost Lover
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 1963
Rififi in Amsterdam
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1962
El Brazo Fuerte
Role: Script
MOVIE • 1958
El Brazo Fuerte
Role: Editor
MOVIE • 1958
El Brazo Fuerte
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1958
Torero!
Role: Special Effects
MOVIE • 1957
Boer Pieterse schoot in de roos
Role: Scenario Writer
MOVIE • 1950