Massimo Franciosa

Massimo Franciosa

Deceased · Born: Jul 23, 1924 · Died: Mar 30, 1998

Personal Details

BornJul 23, 1924 Rome, Italy

Biography

Massimo Franciosa, a remarkably gifted and multifaceted Italian cinematic visionary, came into this world on July 23, 1924, and would eventually succumb to the inevitable passage of time on March 30, 1998.

Noted actor and screenwriter, Tony Franciosa, left an indelible mark on the film industry, authoring an impressive array of over seventy screenplays throughout the course of his remarkable career, which spanned a staggering four decades, from the mid-1950s to the early 1990s.

Tony Franciosa's Screenplay Career:

Franciosa's remarkable career as a screenwriter began in the mid-1950s and continued uninterrupted until the early 1990s, a period of over thirty-six years. During this time, he penned an astonishing number of over seventy films, showcasing his incredible versatility and talent.

Franciosa's Screenwriting Contributions:

Throughout his illustrious career, Franciosa's screenplays have had a profound impact on the film industry, contributing to the creation of numerous iconic films. His impressive body of work has left a lasting legacy, and his name is synonymous with excellence in screenwriting.

Tony Franciosa: A Brief Biography:

Born on February 25, 1928, in Queens, New York, Tony Franciosa was an American actor and screenwriter. He began his acting career in the early 1950s, quickly gaining recognition for his remarkable performances on stage and screen. Franciosa's talent was not limited to acting alone; he was also a skilled screenwriter, and his work has been widely acclaimed. Despite his passing on January 19, 2000, Franciosa's legacy continues to inspire and influence generations of filmmakers.

Not only did Peter Franciosa demonstrate exceptional talent in his writing endeavors, but he also explored his creative range by stepping into the director's chair, helming a total of nine remarkable films spanning a period of eight years, from 1963 to 1971.

A prominent milestone in his illustrious career was the receipt of an Academy Award nomination for Best Screenplay, a testament to his exceptional skill and craftsmanship as a screenwriter, for his contributions to the 1964 cinematic masterpiece "The Four Days of Naples".

Career

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1979
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1974
Spasmo
Spasmo as Screenplay
{"id":219780,"title":"L'emigrante","year":"1973","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/lemigrante","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_219780.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_219780.jpg"},"released":1}
1973
L'emigrante
L'emigrante as Screenplay
{"id":225081,"title":"Rugantino","year":"1973","job":"Screenplay, Story","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/rugantino","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_225081.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_225081.jpg"},"released":1}
Rugantino
Rugantino as Screenplay, Story
{"id":23662,"title":"The Leopard","year":"1963","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-leopard","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3vpadpttdlb0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3vpadpttdlb0.jpg"},"released":1}
1963
The Leopard
The Leopard as Screenplay
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The Conjugal Bed
The Conjugal Bed as Screenplay
{"id":225976,"title":"The Assassin","year":"1961","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-assassin-1961","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_225976.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_225976.jpg"},"released":1}
1961
The Assassin
The Assassin as Screenplay
{"id":225121,"title":"Rocco and His Brothers","year":"1960","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/rocco-and-his-brothers","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/65l3h2ucavp0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/65l3h2ucavp0.jpg"},"released":1}
1960
{"id":224814,"title":"Poor Millionaires","year":"1959","job":"Screenplay, Story","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/poor-millionaires","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_224814.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_224814.jpg"},"released":1}
1959
Poor Millionaires
Poor Millionaires as Screenplay, Story
{"id":220039,"title":"He Thief, She Thief","year":"1958","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/he-thief-she-thief","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_220039.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_220039.jpg"},"released":1}
1958
{"id":226711,"title":"Venice, the Moon and You","year":"1958","job":"Screenplay, Story","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/venice-the-moon-and-you","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_226711.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_226711.jpg"},"released":1}
Venice, the Moon and You
Venice, the Moon and You as Screenplay, Story
{"id":224842,"title":"Poor, But Handsome","year":"1957","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/poor-but-handsome","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_224842.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_224842.jpg"},"released":1}
1957