Franco Franchi
September 18, 1928 · 98 years old
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Franco Franchi (born Francesco Benenato , 18 September 1928 - 9 December 1992) was an Italian comedian. He was born in Palermo, Sicily and began his career in the 1950s, although his career only really took off in the 1960s. He starred in many comedies, mainly…
Known For
10 titles
Kaos
Five stories by Luigi Pirandello set in turn-of-the-century Italy.
Le avventure di Pinocchio
Based on Carlo Collodi's classic novel, this mini-series is about an animated puppet named Pinocchio and his father, a poor woodcarver named Geppetto.
The Shortest Day
Two jerks are enlisted in the Italian army during W.W.1 and by pure luck manage to help win an important battle.
Nel sole
Carlo, a poor youth who works to pay for his studies, and is in love with Lorena, a rich girl. He pretends to be a tycoon with the help of two friends of his: a butler and a chauffeur.
Il lungo, il corto, il gatto
Two dim-witted servants to an elderly, wealthy woman learn that they are to inherent the late woman's money, on the condition that they have to care for her rambunctious pet cat, which turns it out is not easy to do.
Storia di fifa e di coltello - Er seguito d'er più
A funk is believed to be a tough guy because of a magic bowler hat which gives him courage and strength.
Venga a fare il soldato da noi
A girl is drafted due to a misunderstanding and this gives her the occasion to check on her boy-friend, whom she believes to be a womanizer.
L'oro del mondo
A spoiled rich boy blackmails a girl into becoming his fiancee - if she doesn't, her father's firm will bankrupt. A poor but honest boy who loves her tries to save her.
Those Sweet Creatures
An Italo-American singer and as he arrives at the airport he is accused of being a draft dodger and is drafted. He soon begins a love story with his commander's daughter.
Crema, cioccolata e pa... prika
Professor Bonifazi runs a luxury clinic owned by his wife.