Scene from Le monache di Sant'Arcangelo (1973)

Alternate Names: Violet Pretty

Physical Characteristics: N/A

First Appearances:

• Lady Godiva Rides Again (1951) as Dorothy Marlowe

Most Important Roles:

• Ring of Darkness (1979) as Carlotta Rhodes
• What Waits Below (1984) as Frieda Shelley
• The Fox (1967) as Ellen March
• 90° in the Shade (1965) as Alena Burdová
• The Depraved (1957) as Laura Wilton
• Violent Playground (1958) as Cathie Murphy
• Floods of Fear (1958) as Elizabeth Matthews
• The Nun and the Devil (1973) as Mother Giulia
• The Chairman (1969) as Kay Hanna
• The Killer Is on the Phone (1972) as Eleanor Loraine

Career Highlights:

• Ring of Darkness (1979)
• What Waits Below (1984)
• The Fox (1967)
• 90° in the Shade (1965)
• The Depraved (1957)
• Violent Playground (1958)
• Floods of Fear (1958)
• The Nun and the Devil (1973)
• The Chairman (1969)
• The Killer Is on the Phone (1972)

Anne Heywood (born Violet Pretty on December 11, 1932) is an English actress known for her roles in films and thrillers. Born in Handsworth, Birmingham, she won the Miss Great Britain title in 1950 before attending the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. Heywood began acting in films in the early 1950s, initially in supporting roles but later becoming a leading lady. Her notable film appearances include 'The Fox' (1967) with Sandy Dennis, which sparked controversy due to its lesbian themes. In the 1970s, she starred in several Italian giallo-type thrillers like 'Le monache di Sant'Arcangelo' (1973). After a decline in her career during the 1980s, Heywood's penultimate role was on the U.S. TV series 'The Equalizer' (1988) as Manon Brevard Marcel. She retired from acting after appearing in the TV movie 'Memories of Manon' in 1989 and resides in California.

Alternate Names: Claudia Cravi, Claudia Cravi, Claudia Gravi, Claudia Gravi, Marie-Claude Perin

Physical Characteristics: N/A

First Appearances:

• Vacaciones para Ivette (1964) as Azafata del avión (uncredited)

Most Important Roles:

• The Icebox Murders (1982) as Sylvie
• Matalo! (Kill Him) (1970) as Mary
• Chico, chica, ¡boom! (1969) as Silvia
• 99 Women (1969) as Zoe's boss (uncredited)
• El señor está servido (1976) as Luisa Arregui
• Rebels of Arizona (1970) as Peggy Morgan
• Plomo sobre Dallas (1970) as Helen
• The Creature (1977) as Vicky
• Afraid to Go Out at Night (1980) as Begoña
• The Ibéricas Football Club (1971) as Menchu

Career Highlights:

• The Icebox Murders (1982)
• Matalo! (Kill Him) (1970)
• Chico, chica, ¡boom! (1969)
• 99 Women (1969)
• El señor está servido (1976)
• Rebels of Arizona (1970)
• Plomo sobre Dallas (1970)
• The Creature (1977)
• Afraid to Go Out at Night (1980)
• The Ibéricas Football Club (1971)

First Appearances:

• Stolen Kisses (1968) as Madame Colin (uncredited)

Most Important Roles:

• A Spiral of Mist (1977) as Lavinia, the nurse
• Sfiorarsi (2006) as Odette
• A Woman at Her Window (1976) as Avghi
• Eyeball (1975) as Paulette Stone
• Late Summer Mazurka (1978) as Giovanna
• Paprika (1991) as Madame Collette
• Murder Obsession (1981) as Shirley
• The Violent Professionals (1973) as Maria
• The Nun and the Devil (1973) as Chiara
• Armiamoci e partite! (1971) as Lilì

Career Highlights:

• A Spiral of Mist (1977)
• Sfiorarsi (2006)
• A Woman at Her Window (1976)
• Eyeball (1975)
• Late Summer Mazurka (1978)
• Paprika (1991)
• Murder Obsession (1981)
• The Violent Professionals (1973)
• The Nun and the Devil (1973)
• Armiamoci e partite! (1971)

Martine Brochard, born in Paris in 1944, debuted in French cinema with a minor role in François Truffaut's 'Baisers volés' (1968). She moved to Italy in 1970 and became known for her work in Italian genre films, TV series, and theater. Brochard has also written two collections of children's stories. In 2003, she was diagnosed with leukemia but recovered.