Buddy Giovinazzo (Director)

Reviews of movies from director Buddy Giovinazzo

Looking for reviews of films directed by Buddy Giovinazzo? Cinafilm has a total of 105 reviews across 3 movies directed by Buddy Giovinazzo.

Movies from this director have generally received mixed reviews and hold an average rating of 59%.

The Theatre Bizarre is Buddy Giovinazzo's highest rated movie, with a score of 61% based on 45 reviews.

The lowest rated film from Buddy Giovinazzo is Life Is Hot in Cracktown, with a score of 57% based on 52 reviews.

Director Biography

Buddy Giovinazzo is an independent filmmaker and author who is known for his gritty-low budget debut film, Combat Shock, and his collection of harrowing short stories of low urban life in his 1993 novel, Life Is Hot in Cracktown.

Born May 5, 1957 in New York City, Buddy grew up in Staten Island. He went to the College of Staten Island where he graduated with a Masters in Cinema, later teaching film there as well.

He is the brother of Rick Giovinazzo (Ricky) who is a composer, orchestrator, and the star of his premier film, Combat Shock. His cousin is television and film star, Carmine Giovinazzo.

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Buddy Giovinazzo has directed films starring Carmine Giovinazzo, Tim Roth, Shawn Hatosy and Ariel Winter.

Buddy Giovinazzo has collaborated with these film directors: Tom Savini, Richard Stanley, David Gregory and Karim Hussain.