Franco Solinas
Writing

Franco Solinas

Born 1927-01-19 · Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy · Died 1982-09-14

Franco Solinas was an Italian writer and screenwriter. He is best known for the screenplay of The Battle of Algiers, which was nominated for three Academy Awards.

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Known for

A Bullet for the General★ 6.5Viewing moment
A Bullet for the General
1967
Mr. Klein★ 7.3Viewing moment
Mr. Klein
1976
The Mercenary★ 6.9Viewing moment
The Mercenary
1968
The Battle of Algiers★ 8Viewing moment
The Battle of Algiers
1966
Tepepa★ 6.6Viewing moment
Tepepa
1969
The Big Gundown★ 7.3Viewing moment
The Big Gundown
1967
Burn!★ 6.7Viewing moment
Burn!
1969
Engaged to Death★ 7Viewing moment
Engaged to Death
1957
State of Siege★ 7.2Viewing moment
State of Siege
1972
The Assassination of Trotsky★ 5.2Viewing moment
The Assassination of Trotsky
1972
Salvatore Giuliano★ 7.6Viewing moment
Salvatore Giuliano
1962
Kapo★ 6.9Viewing moment
Kapo
1960
Vanina Vanini★ 6.2Viewing moment
Vanina Vanini
1961
The Love Specialist★ 5.6Viewing moment
The Love Specialist
1957
Beautiful But Dangerous★ 6Viewing moment
Beautiful But Dangerous
1955
Madame★ 5.6Viewing moment
Madame
1961
The Camp Followers★ 6.8Viewing moment
The Camp Followers
1965
The Wind Rose★ 5Viewing moment
The Wind Rose
1957
The Wide Blue Road★ 6Viewing moment
The Wide Blue Road
1957
Di qua, di là del PiaveViewing moment
Di qua, di là del Piave
1954
Hanna K.★ 5.8Viewing moment
Hanna K.
1983
GiovannaViewing moment
Giovanna
1955
Violent Life★ 7.3Viewing moment
Violent Life
1962
The Suspect★ 6.3Viewing moment
The Suspect
1975
Behind Closed Shutters★ 7Viewing moment
Behind Closed Shutters
1951

Frequent collaborators

Gillo PontecorvoGillo PontecorvoEnnio MorriconeEnnio MorriconeBruno NicolaiBruno NicolaiGiuliano MontaldoGiuliano MontaldoMaleno MalenottiMaleno MalenottiEnnio De ConciniEnnio De ConciniYves MontandYves MontandRenato SalvatoriRenato Salvatori