Claude Faraldo (March 23, 1936 – January 29, 2008) was a French actor, screenwriter and film director. He was born to Italian immigrants. He directed the French cult film classic Themroc (1973). Claude Faraldo (March 23, 1936 – January 29, 2008) was a French actor, screenwriter and film director. He was born to Italian immigrants. He directed the French cult film classic Themroc (1973).