Mario Lanfranchi
Italian film director and screenwriter
Born
Died
2022
4 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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