Massimo Franciosa

Massimo Franciosa

July 23, 1924 · 102 years old

Massimo Franciosa (23 July 1924 – 30 March 1998) was an Italian screenwriter and film director. He wrote for more than 70 films between 1955 and 1991. He also directed nine films between 1963 and 1971. He was nominated for an Oscar for Best Screenplay for The Four Days of Naples in 1964.

Known For

9 titles
1
The Leopard

The Leopard

1963 · 3h 6m · Movie

The Prince of Salina, a noble aristocrat of impeccable integrity, tries to preserve his family and class amid the tumultuous social upheavals of 1860s Sicily.

7.9
2
Rocco and His Brothers

Rocco and His Brothers

1960 · 2h 59m · Movie

Having recently been uprooted to Milan, Rocco and his four brothers each look for a new way in life when a prostitute comes between Rocco and his brother Simone.

8.2
3
Flatfoot in Egypt

Flatfoot in Egypt

1980 · 1h 48m · Movie

Police Commissioner Rizzo, Bigfoot (Piedone by nickname) and Marshal Caputo go to Egypt and look for Professor Cerullo, who is missing. The professor has discovered an insect that can smell where oil is and lots of criminals are i...

6.1
4
Spasmo

Spasmo

1974 · 1h 34m · Movie

Young couple interrupted during intimacy by disturbing discovery of a mutilated mannequin at beach ruins. Mysterious man present flees before being questioned, leaving couple unsettled and the night's events unresolved.

6.0
5
Rimini Rimini

Rimini Rimini

1987 · 3h 30m · Movie

An ensemble comedy set in the Italian resort town of Rimini, following several intertwining stories and characters during one summer season.

4.8
6
La viaccia

La viaccia

1961 · 1h 42m · Movie

The original Italian is La Viaccia (the name of the family farm which motivates the plot). The death of a wealthy patriarch in 1885 sets off an interfamily power struggle. Son Ferdinando buys out his other relatives in order to ga...

6.9
7
Poor But Beautiful

Poor But Beautiful

1957 · 1h 41m · Movie

Romolo and Salvatore are two young men who are neighbors and friends. They live with their parents in Piazza Navona in Rome. They are poor but handsome, and both fall in love with the beautiful Giovanna.

6.7
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Belle ma povere

Belle ma povere

1957 · 1h 39m · Movie

Romulus and Salvatore are two Roman boys, engaged respectively with Anna Maria and Marisa, the first sister of Salvatore and the second of Romulus.

6.3
9
Pronto... c'è una certa Giuliana per te

Pronto... c'è una certa Giuliana per te

1967 · 1h 37m · Movie

Love story of two classmates, he from a wealthy family, she living alone with an aunt.

5.8