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Gender: Male

Place of birth: Parma, Italy

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Movie Involvements: 22

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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.

Most Famous Work

The Mistress is Served
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The Mistress is Served

(1976) Screenplay
Death Sentence
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6

Death Sentence

(1968) Writer
The Kiss of Death
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2

The Kiss of Death

(1974) Writer
Merciless Man
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6

Merciless Man

(1976) Screenplay
La sonnambula
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La sonnambula

(1956) Director
La serva padrona
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La serva padrona

(1962) Director
La traviata
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7

La traviata

(1967) Director
Madama Butterfly
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Madama Butterfly

(1956) Director

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