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David Franzoni

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David Franzoni

Born March 4, 1947 (age 79)

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia David Harold Franzoni (born March 4, 1947) is an American screenwriter. His best known screenplays include King Arthur, Gladiator, Amistad, and Jumpin' Jack Flash. Franzoni has close connections with both DreamWorks Pictures and Steven Spielberg. When he graduated from the University of Vermont in the 1970s he took a motorcycle trip across the world, going …

Known For

GladiatorGladiator · 2000
Gladiator
★ 8.22000
MovieActionDrama
After the death of Emperor Marcus Aurelius, his devious son takes power and demotes Maximus, one of Rome's most capable generals who Marcus preferred. Eventually, Maximus is forced to become a gladiator and battle to the death against other men for the amusement of paying audiences.
Gladiator IIGladiator II · 2024
Gladiator II
★ 6.62024
MovieActionAdventure
Years after witnessing the death of the revered hero Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius is forced to enter the Colosseum after his home is conquered by the tyrannical Emperors who now lead Rome with an iron fist. With rage in his heart and the future of the Empire at stake, Lucius must look to his past to find strength and honor to return the glory of Rome to its people.
King ArthurKing Arthur · 2004
King Arthur
★ 6.32004
MovieAdventureWar
The story of the Arthurian legend, based on the 'Sarmatian hypothesis' which contends that the legend has a historical nucleus in the Sarmatian heavy cavalry troops stationed in Britain, and that the Roman-British military commander, Lucius Artorius Castus is the historical person behind the legend.
Jumpin' Jack FlashJumpin' Jack Flash · 1986
Jumpin' Jack Flash
★ 6.11986
MovieRomanceComedy
Terry works for a bank, and uses computers to communicate with clients all over the world. One day, she gets a strange coded message from an unknown source. After decoding the message, Terry becomes embroiled in an espionage ring. People are killed, and Terry is chased. Throughout, she remains in contact with this mysterious person, who needs Terry's help save his life.
Citizen CohnCitizen Cohn · 1992
Citizen Cohn
★ 6.31992
MovieDramaTV Movie
As lawyer and power broker Roy Cohn lies dying of AIDS in a private hospital room, ghosts from his past visit him as he reflects on his life and loves.
AmistadAmistad · 1997
Amistad
★ 7.01997
MovieDramaHistory
In 1839, the slave ship Amistad set sail from Cuba to America. During the long trip, Cinque leads the slaves in an unprecedented uprising. They are then held prisoner in Connecticut, and their release becomes the subject of heated debate. Freed slave Theodore Joadson wants Cinque and the others exonerated and recruits property lawyer Roger Baldwin to help his case. Eventually, John Quincy Adams also becomes an ally.
L'esattore (parodia de "Il gladiatore")L'esattore (parodia de "Il gladiatore") · 2002
L'esattore (parodia de "Il gladiatore")
2002
MovieComedyAdventure

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