ABEL FERRARA
Abel Ferrara
Gender: Male
Known for: Directing
Birthday: July 19, 1951
Place of Birth: The Bronx, New York, USA
Biography
Abel Ferrara (Italian: [ferˈraːra]; born July 19, 1951) is an American filmmaker. He is best known for the provocative and often controversial content in his movies and his use and redefinition of neo-noir imagery. A long-time independent filmmaker, some of his best known movies include the New York-set, gritty crime thrillers The Driller Killer (1979), Ms .45 (1981), King of New York (1990), Bad Lieutenant (1992), and The Funeral (1996), chronicling violent crime in urban settings with spiritual overtones.
Filmography
Starring
TBA·
The Night Burns2025·
Marty SupremeEzra Mishkin
2025·
Judas' GospelHerodes
Self
2022·
Buon LavoroAnicio
2021·
Bleedings2020·
Sportin' LifeSelf
2019·
The App2019·
The ProjectionistHimself
2018·
WiaraSelf
2018·
Alive in FranceSelf
2018·
A Talent For TroubleSelf
2017·
Plankton SalesmenSelf (archive footage)
2017·
Ultima Chiamata2017·
Piazza VittorioHimself
2017·
Black ButterflyPat
2016·
Sculpt2014·
Don PeyoteManhattan Cab Driver, Taxi Cab Driver
Self
2013·
Balkan SpiritSelf - Director
2012·
Home Sweet Home2010·
Daddy LonglegsRobber
2010·
Uncle BobSelf
2010·
Mulberry St.Self
2008·
Chelsea on the RocksSelf
2007·
Cannes: All AccessSelf
2006·
ExesCaïn
2005·
Odyssey in RomeHimself
Self
1998·
Abel/AsiaSelf
1995·
At SundanceSelf
1979·
The Driller KillerReno Miller
Old Man
TBA·
Siegfriedsdorf2021·
The Night BurnsAbel
1981·
Ms .451st Rapist
1971·
Nicky's FilmMan in junkyard
Production
2023·
The Sweet EastThanks
2023·
Padre PioDirector, Writer
2021·
Zeros and OnesScreenplay, Director
2020·
Sportin' LifeDirector
2020·
SiberiaDirector, Screenplay
2020·
TommasoDirector, Screenplay
2019·
The ProjectionistDirector
2018·
Alive in FranceOriginal Music Composer, Director
Director
2017·
Piazza VittorioDirector
TBA·
American NailsDirector, Writer
2024·
Turn in the WoundDirector
Director
2014·
PasoliniIdea, Director
2014·
Welcome to New YorkDirector, Screenplay
Director, Writer
2011·
Happy LifeExecutive Producer
2010·
42 One Dream RushDirector
Writer, Director
2010·
Mulberry St.Director
2009·
BandagedProducer
2008·
Chelsea on the RocksWriter, Director
2008·
Go Go TalesScreenplay, Director
Director
2005·
MaryDirector, Story
2002·
White BoyProducer
2001·
'R XmasScreenplay, Director
Director
1999·
New Rose HotelScreenplay, Director
1997·
The BlackoutSongs, Screenplay, Director
1997·
Subway StoriesDirector
Screenplay, Director
1996·
The FuneralDirector
1995·
The AddictionDirector
1993·
Dangerous GameDirector
1993·
Body SnatchersDirector
1992·
Bad LieutenantScreenplay, Director
1990·
King of New YorkDirector
1989·
Cat ChaserDirector
1987·
China GirlDirector
1986·
Crime StoryDirector
1986·
Crime Story: PilotDirector
1986·
The GladiatorDirector
1984·
Miami ViceDirector
1984·
Fear CityDirector
1981·
Ms .45Director
1979·
The Driller KillerSongs, Editor, Director
Editor, Director
1973·
Could This Be LoveWriter, Director
1972·
The Hold UpDirector, Writer
1971·
Nicky's FilmCinematography, Director