Franco Lo Cascio
DirectingAbout Franco Lo Cascio
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.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Franco Lo Cascio reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 18 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Comedy
The majority of Franco Lo Cascio's filmography leans towards the Comedy genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 39% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Franco Lo Cascio remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Il Monaco, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Franco Lo Cascio Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Franco Lo Cascio's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Franco Lo Cascio.
| 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 → |
| 2002 | Penocchio | Geppetto | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Le avventure anali dell'avv. Del Pene | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | Guardami | Luca | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Rock Erotic Picture Show | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Fucking Instinct | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Cindy | Bailiff (as Luca Damiano) | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Il Monaco | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Orient Express | The Person Robbed | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Wild East | Franco | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | Hamlet: For the Love of Ophelia | The King-father | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Snow White and 7 Dwarfs | The King Father | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Avventura in discoteca | Santi | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | Annunci A.A.A. | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | Le avventure eroti di Cappuccetto Rosso | Il Choco | Hit | 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 "Il Monaco" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Franco Lo Cascio acted in?
Franco Lo Cascio has been featured in at least 18 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Franco Lo Cascio?
Other notable films include "Penocchio", "Snow White and 7 Dwarfs", and "Le avventure eroti di Cappuccetto Rosso".