Massimo Franciosa

Writing

Massimo Franciosa

Born July 23, 1924 · Rome, Italy

Died March 30, 1998 · aged 73

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

Rocco and His BrothersRocco and His Brothers · 1960
Rocco and His Brothers
★ 8.01960
MovieDramaRomance
When a impoverished widow’s family moves to the big city, two of her five sons become romantic rivals with deadly results.
The LeopardThe Leopard · 1963
The Leopard
★ 7.71963
MovieDrama
As Garibaldi's troops begin the unification of Italy in the 1860s, an aristocratic Sicilian family grudgingly adapts to the sweeping social changes undermining their way of life.
White VoicesWhite Voices · 1964
White Voices
★ 4.81964
MovieComedy
In 18th-century Rome, a young man in a choir of castrati falls for the beautiful wife of a powerful aristocrat.
Flatfoot in EgyptFlatfoot in Egypt · 1980
Flatfoot in Egypt
★ 6.21980
MovieActionComedy
Inspector Rizzo and Marshal Caputo go to Egypt and look for Professor Cerullo, who is missing.
The CousinThe Cousin · 1974
The Cousin
★ 5.41974
MovieComedyDrama
Italian coming of age story about two cousins, Enzo and Agata, told in three stages.
The AssassinThe Assassin · 1961
The Assassin
★ 6.91961
MovieDramaCrime
Suave antiques dealer Alfredo Martelli is picked up by the police with no justification. At the precinct, Martelli realizes what the investigation is all about-- that he is the main suspect in the killing of his wealthy ex-lover. Is he guilty, or is he just a sleaze?
The Venetian WomanThe Venetian Woman · 1986
The Venetian Woman
★ 5.01986
MovieDramaRomance
Venice, sixteenth century. Giulio, a foreign gentleman spends a memorable night in the city where he meets and beds two beautiful women. They are Angela, a widowed lady, and Valeria, whose husband has left for Florence.
RugantinoRugantino · 1973
Rugantino
★ 5.91973
MovieComedy
A beautiful girl Rosina lives In Rome. Her husband is strong as a bull and jealous as Shakespeare's Othello. Once the husband of Rosina kills a wealthy aristocrat, who sang the serenade to his wife, and now he is hiding from justice.

Filmography

Sort