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Marco Leto

1931 – 2016

Italian film director

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About Marco Leto

Lived 1931 – 2016 (aged 85). Marco Leto was an Italian film director, screenwriter, television director and director.

Marco Leto (18 January 1931 – 21 April 2016) was an Italian film and television director and screenwriter.

Born in Rome, Leto started his career in the 1950s as an assistant director in a large number of films. In 1965 he started a collaboration with RAI TV, for which he directed several serials and TV movies. After signing some screenplays, Leto made his film directorial debut in 1973, with the critically appreciated Black Holiday. In the following years he kept active both in cinema and in television.

Selected filmography Pistol for a Hundred Coffins (1968, screenwriter) Dead Men Don't Count (1968, screenwriter) Dear Parents (1973, screenwriter) Black Holiday (1973, director and screenwriter) Al piacere di rivederla (1976, director and screenwriter)

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Awards
Nastro d'Argento for Best New Director

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Marco Leto?

Italian film director (1931-2016)

When was Marco Leto born?

Marco Leto was born on 18 January 1931 in Rome.

When did Marco Leto die?

Marco Leto died on 21 April 2016 in Rome.

What was Marco Leto's occupation?

Marco Leto was a film director, screenwriter, television director and director.

What nationality was Marco Leto?

Marco Leto was Italian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Marco Leto

· Wikidata: Q1893822

· DBpedia: Marco Leto

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