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Franco Cristaldi was a film producer, born on October 3, 1924 in Turin, Province of Turin, Italy. Death is recorded on July 1, 1992, at the age of 67. Education on record includes University of Turin.
My Take
Franco Cristaldi is a name that cinephiles should know far better than they do. Born in Turin in 1924, he produced or co-produced Italian films across four decades, from the 1950s right up to his death in 1992. I have a soft spot for producers like him, the unseen architects who make directors' visions possible, and Cristaldi sat at the heart of Italy's great postwar film era. A University of Turin man turned tastemaker, he helped shape what the world came to recognize as Italian cinema. For me, revisiting his catalogue is a reminder that behind every classic stands someone willing to gamble on it.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Franco Cristaldi
- Name (Japanese)
- フランコ・クリスタルディ
- Reading
- ふらんこ・くりすたるでぃ
- Born
- October 3, 1924 – July 1, 1992
- Origin
- Turin, Province of Turin, Italy
- Occupation
- film producer / producer
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Rat
2. Background
- University
- University of Turin
3. Links
4. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Franco Cristaldi born?
Born October 3, 1924.
When did Franco Cristaldi die?
Died July 1, 1992, aged 67.
Where was Franco Cristaldi from?
Franco Cristaldi was from Turin, Province of Turin, Italy.
What did Franco Cristaldi do?
Franco Cristaldi worked as film producer, producer.
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