Mario Lanfranchi
Personal Info
Known For Director
Gender Male
Birthday 1927-06-30
Deathday 2022-01-03 (94 years old)
Place of Birth Parma, Italy
Mario Lanfranchi
Biography
Mario Lanfranchi was an Italian film, theater, and television director, screenwriter, and producer. After graduating from the Academy of Dramatic Arts in Milan (Accademia dei Filodrammatici) in the early 1950s, he was hired by Sergio Pugliese at RAI, at the onset of Italian television. Lanfranchi was the first to bring opera to the small screen in 1956 with Madama Butterfly, introducing a wide audience to the American soprano Anna Moffo. He directed several films, including Libido (1965) and Death Sentence (1968), showcasing his versatility across different media. Lanfranchi's contributions to Italian television and cinema have left a lasting impact on the industry.
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Director
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Actor
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as Lieutenant Fouad
as Henchman (uncredited)
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Writer
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Producer
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