Mario Lanfranchi

Italian film director and screenwriter

Mario Lanfranchi - Italian film director and screenwriter
Born

June 30th, 1927
98 years ago

Died

2022
3 years ago — 95 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Italy

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A director, screenwriter, producer, collector, and actor, contributed significantly to Italian cinema. Worked primarily in the 1960s and 1970s, directing and producing various films and television series. Gained recognition for collaborations with notable actors and participating in the development of iconic works in the genre of Italian cinema. In addition to directing, engaged in film production and was associated with multiple influential projects.

Directed the film 'La Freccia Azzurra'

Produced the TV series 'I ragazzi della 3ª C'

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