Franco Solinas
Italian novelist and screenwriter (1927-1982) · Italy · On the map · Writers · Died at 55
Franco Solinas was an Italian writer and screenwriter. He is best known for the screenplays of The Battle of Algiers, which was nominated for three Academy Awards, and State of Siege. He also wrote the 1969 historical drama ¡Queimada!, starring Marlon Brando. Both films were directed by Gillo Pontecorvo.
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Gillo Pontecorvo Directed Giovanna and The Wide Blue Road
Alberto Grimaldi Produced The Big Gundown and The Mercenary
Alain Delon Produced Mr. Klein (1976)
Joseph Losey Directed The Assassination of Trotsky (1972)
Tomas Milian Also in The Camp Followers and The Big Gundown
Laurent Terzieff Franco wrote Kapò and Vanina Vanini (film)
Sergio Sollima Directed The Big Gundown (1967)
Renato Salvatori Franco wrote State of Siege and The Suspect
Enrico Maria Salerno Franco wrote The Assassination of Trotsky (1972)
Enrico Glori Franco wrote Beautiful But Dangerous (1955)
Nando Cicero Franco wrote Salvatore Giuliano (1962)
Roland Bertin Directed Mr. Klein (1976)
Orson Welles Franco wrote Tetepango (1968)
Jeanne Moreau Franco wrote Monsieur Klein (1976)
Yves Montand Franco wrote State of Siege (1972)
Roberto Rossellini Directed Vanina Vanini (1961)- Sergio Corbucci Directed The Mercenary (1968)
Martine Carol Franco wrote Vanina Vanini (film) (1961)
Giuliano Montaldo Directed Kapo (1960)
Suzanne Flon Franco wrote Monsieur Klein (1976)
Giulio Petroni Directed Tepepa (1969)
Paolo Heusch Directed Violent Life (1962)
Saadi Yacef Produced The Battle of Algiers (1966)
Étienne Chicot Franco wrote Monsieur Klein (1976)
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About this person
Country
Italy
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1927 to 1982 · aged 55
