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.

Movies with Mario Lanfranchi

6.2

Navajo Joe

Nov 25, 1966

Red Chairs - Parma and the Cinema

Jul 24, 2014

4.3

The One Eyed Soldiers

Jan 1, 1966

7.0

Operation Hong Kong

Mar 20, 1964

6.6

Denn sie kennen kein Erbarmen - Der Italowestern

Apr 23, 2006

7.2

Spies Kill Silently

Apr 4, 1966

7.0

The Beckett Affair

Jul 29, 1966

4.5

Dangerous Pleasures

Apr 22, 1965

10.0

The Big Blackout

Nov 15, 1966