Franco Pesce - Actor Profile

Franco Pesce

Acting
Updated: May 09, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Aug 11, 1890
Birth Place: Naples, Campania, Italy

Franco Pesce Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Franco Pesce reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Franco Pesce's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 54% of Franco Pesce'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 Special Code: Assignment Lost Formula, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Franco Pesce Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Franco Pesce's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Special Code: Assignment Lost Formula (1966) movie poster
★10.0

Special Code: Assignment Lost Formula:

Special Code: Assignment Lost Formula

1966•Adventure
★10.0
La prigioniera della torre di fuoco (1953) movie poster
★10.0

La prigioniera della torre di fuoco: Italy, 15th century: Marco and Cesco, two youths from rival families are friends but become enemies when they both fall

La prigioniera della torre di fuoco

1953•History
★9.5
The Angel (1969) movie poster
★9.5

The Angel: A Spanish singer, known as "El Ángel", owner of a nightclub, lives a double life as an expert in alarms for gangs of thi

The Angel

1969•Drama
★9.0
Eran trecento (1952) movie poster
★9.0

Eran trecento: Set in 1857, it's the story of a band of revolutionaries fighting against the Borbones.

Eran trecento

1952•History
★8.0
Nobody Has Betrayed (1952) movie poster
★8.0

Nobody Has Betrayed: A retiring teacher tells a young teacher the story of two old pupils, who once the war begins they will become enemies .

Nobody Has Betrayed

1952•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Franco Pesce has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1976 God's Gun Crooked Gambler Flop Similar →
1975 We Are No Angels Prof. Berberg Super Hit Similar →
1975 A Virgin Named Mary - Average Similar →
1973 A Full Day's Work Le père de Jean Rousseau Hit Similar →
1972 What? - Flop Similar →
1972 God in Heaven... Arizona on Earth Sam - Shopkeeper (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1972 His Name Was Holy Ghost Eufemio Hernandez Average Similar →
1971 In Love, Every Pleasure Has Its Pain Barbasciati Average Similar →
1971 Il furto è l'anima del commercio!?... "Giovinezza", la guardia Flop Similar →
1971 They Call Me Hallelujah Ebenezer Average Similar →
1970 Light the Fuse… Sartana Is Coming Professor Pon Pon Average Similar →
1970 Have a Good Funeral, My Friend… Sartana Will Pay Undertaker Average Similar →
1970 Shango Manuel Average Similar →
1969 I Am Sartana Your Angel of Death Mayor (uncredited) Average Similar →
1969 The Angel Padre Superior Super Hit Similar →
1969 Forgotten Pistolero Tequila Average Similar →
1969 Paranoia Martino Average Similar →
1968 A Gun for One Hundred Graves Ben, il cassamortaro Average Similar →
1968 If You Meet Sartana Pray for Your Death Dusty Average Similar →
1967 The Sicily Barbers don Liborio Average Similar →
1966 Sheriff With the Gold Banker (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1966 A... For Assassin Peter, the Gardener Average Similar →
1966 Special Code: Assignment Lost Formula Old Man (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1965 Night of Violence - Hit Similar →
1965 Why Go On Killing? Sam Flop Similar →
1961 Don Camillo: Monsignor il sacrestano Hit Similar →
1961 Revolt of the Mercenaries Old Man Super Hit Similar →
1961 Scandali al mare Usciere Hit Similar →
1959 Lui, lei e il nonno Don Salvatore Super Hit Similar →
1959 The Law Vecchietto in piazza Average Similar →
1955 The Hussars le curé Average Similar →
1954 La grande avventura - Super Hit Similar →
1953 Voice of Silence - Hit Similar →
1953 La prigioniera della torre di fuoco Pietro Super Hit Similar →
1952 Rapture - Super Hit Similar →
1952 Eran trecento Lo speziale Super Hit Similar →
1952 Mademoiselle Gobete Usciere del ministro Average Similar →
1952 Nobody Has Betrayed - Super Hit Similar →
1952 The Little World of Don Camillo il sacrestano Super Hit Similar →
1951 Una bruna indiavolata! Suocero di Cartoni (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1951 O.K. Nero - Average Similar →
1951 Spring song - Hit Similar →
1950 La bisarca - Super Hit Similar →
1950 La portatrice di pane - Super Hit Similar →
1949 The Walls of Malapaga - Hit Similar →
1948 Il barone Carlo Mazza Il maestro di musica (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1947 This Wine of Love (uncredited) Average Similar →
1946 Farewell, My Beautiful Naples - Hit Similar →
1943 Apparizione Uomo che fa benzina Hit Similar →
1940 Eternal Melody Direttore di Scena Super Hit Similar →

Franco Pesce - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Franco Pesce?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Franco Pesce is "Special Code: Assignment Lost Formula" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Franco Pesce acted in?

Franco Pesce has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Franco Pesce?

Other notable films include "La prigioniera della torre di fuoco", "The Angel", and "Eran trecento".

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