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

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 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.
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.
L'importante è non farsi notareL'importante è non farsi notare · 1979
L'importante è non farsi notare
5.01979
MovieComedy
Three American secret agents, disguised as women, (the flag sisters) are sent to Rome with the task of discovering a well-known biologist, a Russian transfuga ...
Rimini RiminiRimini Rimini · 1987
Rimini Rimini
4.81987
MovieComedy
Funny, entertaining comedy with a few storylines. All of them have one thing in common - a resort town of Rimini in Italy.
Il cocco di mammaIl cocco di mamma · 1957
Il cocco di mamma
6.51957
MovieComedy
Aldo, Vasco and "Smilzo" (Slim) are friends. They live with their parents and are training for boxing. But their real interest is in women. When casually Aldo meets Laura and falls for her. Will he succeed in winning her love?
Neapolitan TearsNeapolitan Tears · 1981
Neapolitan Tears
6.91981
MovieComedyDrama
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.

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