Sergio Salvati
Camera·June 16, 1938·† September 17, 2025 — 87 years old·Roma, Italy
Sergio Salvati is an Italian cinematographer. His father, Aldofo Salvati, was a key grip in the early days of Italian cinema, and through his father's contacts Sergio began his career developing negatives in a small photographic laboratory in Rome. In 1956, his father was working with Enzo Serafin, who asked Sergio to work with him as camera assistant on Raw Wind in Eden starring Esther Williams and Jeff Chandler. Many other films shot in Italy would follow, both cult classics and commercial cinema.
Known For
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
1966·8.5
My Name Is Nobody
1973·7.3
Zombie Flesh Eaters
1979·6.7
The Beyond
1981·6.9
The House by the Cemetery
1981·6.3
City of the Living Dead
1980·6.5
Puppetmaster
1989·5.8
The Psychic
1977·7.0
Medea
1969·6.6
Ricky & Barabba
1992·5.8
Christmas Vacation '90
1990·5.2
Christmas Vacation '91
1991·5.0
Filmography · 58
—Masters of MayhemSelf2020From Rollerball to Rome - Reflection on a Sci-Fi ClassicSelf2019Fulci for FakeSelf2018Sad Hill UnearthedSelf - Assistant Camera Operator (1966)2015The Beyond: Looking Back - The Creation of the BeyondSelf2008Paura: Lucio Fulci Remembered - Volume 1Self2008Gli ArcangeliAdditional Director of Photography2006Do You Remember Lucio Fulci?Self2004Building a Better Zombi: Retrospective of Zombi 2Self2003Red Riding HoodDirector of Photography1997BanzaiDirector of Photography1997The Wax MaskDirector of Photography1995Rome, November 12, 1994Director of Photography1992Ricky & BarabbaDirector of Photography1992NinetiesDirector of Photography1991Christmas Vacation '91Director of Photography1991Il Conte MaxDirector of Photography1991FaccioneCinematography · Director of Photography1990Beyond Kilimanjaro, Across the River of BloodDirector of Photography1990Christmas Vacation '90Cinematography1989PuppetmasterDirector of Photography1988Cellar DwellerDirector of Photography1988TransformationsDirector of Photography1988CatacombsDirector of Photography1988SpellcasterDirector of Photography1987Ghoulies IIDirector of Photography1986CrawlspaceDirector of Photography1983ThunderCinematography19821990: The Bronx WarriorsDirector of Photography1981The House by the CemeteryDirector of Photography1981The BeyondMob Member (uncredited) · Director of Photography1981The Black CatDirector of Photography1980City of the Living DeadDirector of Photography1980ContrabandDirector of Photography1980Flying SexCinematography1979Dr. Jekyll Likes Them HotDirector of Photography1979Zombie Flesh EatersDirector of Photography1979Hello Nì!Cinematography · Director of Photography1979SuperAndy - Il fratello brutto di SupermanDirector of Photography1978Silver SaddleCinematography · Director of Photography1977The PsychicDirector of Photography1977Von Buttiglione SturmtruppenführerDirector of Photography1976Il maestro di violinoDirector of Photography1976Amore grande, amore liberoDirector of Photography1975Il cav. Costante Nicosia demoniaco, ovvero Dracula in BrianzaDirector of Photography1975Four of the ApocalypseCinematography1975Piange… il telefonoDirector of Photography1973My Name Is NobodyDirector of Photography1971Desert of FireDirector of Photography1970MetelloCamera Operator1969MedeaCamera Operator1969Camille 2000Assistant Camera1968I Protect Myself Against My EnemiesAssistant Camera1967Anyone Can PlayAssistant Camera1966The Good, the Bad and the UglyFirst Assistant Camera1966The WitchAssistant Camera1965The PossessedAssistant Camera1960The Loves of HerculesAssistant Camera