Franco Lo Cascio
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Luca Damiano (born Franco Lo Cascio; 29 August 1946) is an Italian film director. Born in Rome, Lo Cascio started his career as the assistant director of Fernando Di Leo in almost all the films he directed between 1967 and 1974. In 1974, he made his directorial debut with the parody film 'Piedino il questurino' starring Franco Franchi. After having directed a number of comedies and the supernatural thriller 'Un urlo dalle tenebre' in 1976, Lo Cascio withdrew from directing to focus on his distribution company 'Patrizia Cinematografica' he founded together with Diego Spadaro. In 1984, he adopted his stage name Luca Damiano and directed and produced numerous pornographic films. Description above is from the Wikipedia article Luca Damiano, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Franco Lo Cascio Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Franco Lo Cascio reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 5 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Franco Lo Cascio's work falls within the Documentary genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 40% of Franco Lo Cascio's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Inferno Rosso: Joe D'Amato on the Road of Excess, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Franco Lo Cascio Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Franco Lo Cascio's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Franco Lo Cascio has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Inferno Rosso: Joe D'Amato on the Road of Excess | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Caliber 9: Documentary | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | Guardami | Luca | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Return of the Exorcist | Photographer | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Boss | Cinema Spectator (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
Franco Lo Cascio - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Franco Lo Cascio?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Franco Lo Cascio is "Inferno Rosso: Joe D'Amato on the Road of Excess" with a rating of 7.3/10.
How many movies has Franco Lo Cascio acted in?
Franco Lo Cascio has been featured in at least 5 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Franco Lo Cascio?
Other notable films include "The Boss", "The Return of the Exorcist", and "Guardami".