Franco Citti

Franco Citti

Deceased · Born: Apr 23, 1935 · Died: Jan 14, 2016

Personal Details

BornApr 23, 1935 Roma, Lazio, Italia
Parents
  • Santino Citti
Relatives
  • Sergio Citti (Sibling)

Biography

Italian actor Franco Citti was born on April 23, 1935, in the eternal city of Rome, Italy, a place steeped in rich history and cultural heritage.

At the tender age of 26, he gained widespread recognition and acclaim for his remarkable portrayal of the title character in Pier Paolo Pasolini's film Accattone, a cinematic masterpiece that showcased his remarkable acting prowess.

This notable performance marked the beginning of his successful acting career, setting the stage for a lifetime of memorable roles and a lasting legacy in the world of Italian cinema.

In the year nineteen sixty-seven, the renowned Italian actor, Enrico Citti, made a significant contribution to the cinematic world by appearing in Pier Paolo Pasolini's adaptation of the timeless classic, Oedipus Rex, thereby further establishing his reputation as a skilled and accomplished thespian.

Moreover, it is his memorable portrayal of Calo in the esteemed and influential films, The Godfather I and III, that has catapulted him to international recognition, making him a household name among audiences beyond the Italian borders.

Franco Citti, a highly acclaimed and esteemed thespian, has left an indelible mark on the Italian film industry with his remarkable acting prowess, effortlessly transitioning between diverse roles with ease and finesse.

In Sicily, women are more dangerous than shotguns, a wry remark that has become an enduring testament to his remarkable range and adaptability as an actor, a hallmark of his illustrious career.

Throughout his illustrious career, Franco Citti has solidified his position as a respected and accomplished actor, earning widespread recognition and admiration within the Italian film industry.

Career

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1994
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1990
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1983
The Black Stallion Returns
The Black Stallion Returns as Foreign Legion Officer
{"id":32183,"title":"Luna","year":"1979","character":"Man in Bar","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/luna-1979","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_32183.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_32183.jpg"},"released":1}
1979
Luna
Luna as Man in Bar
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1977
Watch Me When I Kill
Watch Me When I Kill as Pasquale Ferrante
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Destruction Force
Destruction Force as Antonio Lanza
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{"id":64084,"title":"Todo modo","year":"1976","character":"Autista di M.","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/todo-modo","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_64084.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_64084.jpg"},"released":1}
1976
Todo modo
Todo modo as Autista di M.
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{"id":109377,"title":"Arabian Nights","year":"1974","character":"The Demon","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/arabian-nights-1974","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_109377.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_109377.jpg"},"released":1}
1974
Arabian Nights
Arabian Nights as The Demon
{"id":109015,"title":"The Canterbury Tales","year":"1972","character":"Devil","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-canterbury-tales-1972","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_109015.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_109015.jpg"},"released":1}
1972
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The Godfather
The Godfather as Calo - Sicilian Sequence
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1971
The Decameron
The Decameron as Ciappelletto
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1969
Porcile
Porcile as Secondo Cannibale
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1968
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1967
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1963
The Shortest Day
The Shortest Day as Fante Romano
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1962
Mamma Roma
Mamma Roma as Carmine
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1961
Accattone!
Accattone! as Vittorio 'Accattone' Cataldi
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2008
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1971