About Massimo Franciosa
Lived 1924 – 1998 (aged 73). Massimo Franciosa was an Italian film director, screenwriter and journalist.
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.
Selected filmography
Wild Love (1955) Poor, But Handsome (1957) Ladro lui, ladra lei (1958) Everyone's in Love (1959) Ferdinando I, re di Napoli (1959) The Magistrate (1959) The Assassin (1961) Smog (1962) La bellezza di Ippolita (1962) The Four Days of Naples (1962) The Leopard (1963) White Voices (1964) Three Nights of Love (1964) El Greco (1966) Last Moments (1974) The Voyage (1974) I'm Photogenic (1980)
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Massimo Franciosa?
Italian screenwriter (1924-1998)
When was Massimo Franciosa born?
Massimo Franciosa was born on 23 July 1924 in Rome.
When did Massimo Franciosa die?
Massimo Franciosa died on 30 March 1998 in Rome.
What was Massimo Franciosa's occupation?
Massimo Franciosa was a film director, screenwriter and journalist.
What nationality was Massimo Franciosa?
Massimo Franciosa was Italian.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Massimo Franciosa
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