Franco Caracciolo - Actor Profile

Franco Caracciolo

Acting
Freshness: Jan 26, 2026
35Total Films
8.1 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 6, 1944
Birth Place: San Martino in Pensilis, Molise, Italy

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Franco Caracciolo reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 35 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Franco Caracciolo'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 11% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Franco Caracciolo remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in 8½, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Franco Caracciolo Movies Ranked

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

★8.1
8½ (1963) movie poster
★8.1

8½: Guido Anselmi, a film director, finds himself creatively barren at the peak of his career. Urged by his doctors to rest,

8½

1963•Drama
★7.3
The Monsters (1963) movie poster
★7.3

The Monsters: The myths of the sixties are satirized in 20 episodes.

The Monsters

1963•Comedy
★6.9
Cinderella '80 (1984) movie poster
★6.9

Cinderella '80: A feisty 18-year-old Italian-American New Yorker named Cindy is sent off to Rome with her irascible stepmother and vain

Cinderella '80

1984•Drama
★6.5
L'allenatore nel pallone (1984) movie poster
★6.5

L'allenatore nel pallone: Oronzo Canà is called to coach Longobarda, the football team of a small town of Northern Italy, newly promoted to the Fi

L'allenatore nel pallone

1984•Comedy
★6.3
The Case of the Scorpion's Tail (1971) movie poster
★6.3

The Case of the Scorpion's Tail: After her husband dies in a freak plane accident, a woman leaves London for Athens to collect his generous life insuranc

The Case of the Scorpion's Tail

1971•Mystery

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Franco Caracciolo.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1991 Christmas Vacation '91 Lenzi Flop Similar →
1990 Pierino torna a scuola Fidanzato sorella di Pierino Flop Similar →
1989 Nightmare in Venice Stella Flop Similar →
1986 Il ragazzo del Pony Express cameriere gay Flop Similar →
1985 Half Right Half Left - 2 Footballers Without a Ball frate nel convento Flop Similar →
1985 Sue Me Umberto Recchia Flop Similar →
1984 L'allenatore nel pallone Ceretti Hit Similar →
1984 Cop in Drag buttadentro del Blue Gay Average Similar →
1984 Cinderella '80 Egisto Gherardeschi Hit Similar →
1983 The Fan, the Referee and the Footballer - Flop Similar →
1982 Si ringrazia la regione Puglia per averci fornito i milanesi - Flop Similar →
1982 Count Tacchia - Average Similar →
1982 God Makes and Then Pairs Them Up uno dei due gay olandesi Flop Similar →
1982 Violence in a Women's Prison Leander Average Similar →
1982 Vigili e vigilesse Ex di Brandazzi Flop Similar →
1982 Più bello di così si muore Marcella Flop Similar →
1982 Eccezzziunale... veramente Autostoppista Average Similar →
1982 Grunt! - La clava è uguale per tutti Capo Omosex Flop Similar →
1981 Desirable Teacher Uomo al bar Average Similar →
1981 Quando la coppia scoppia Pedrozzi Flop Similar →
1981 L'amante tutta da scoprire Alfredo Flop Similar →
1981 The Traveling Companion Singer assistant Flop Similar →
1979 Agenzia Riccardo Finzi... praticamente detective domestico Average Similar →
1979 Assassination on the Tiber Ricotta Sister (uncredited) Average Similar →
1979 Where Can You Go Without the Little Vice? travestito Average Similar →
1979 Killer Nun Priest in Confessional Flop Similar →
1978 The Soldier with Great Maneuvers Gesuina Flop Similar →
1977 The Perfect Killer Travestito biondo (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1977 The Nurse on a Military Tour Travestito Flop Similar →
1977 Nerone Transsexual at the theater Flop Similar →
1975 Lips of Lurid Blue - Flop Similar →
1972 Death Walks at Midnight - Average Similar →
1971 The Case of the Scorpion's Tail passerby on a bicycle Average Similar →
1963 The Monsters Don Ilario (segment "La Giornata dell'Onorevole") (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1963 8½ Young Priest (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →

Franco Caracciolo - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Franco Caracciolo?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Franco Caracciolo is "8½" with a rating of 8.1/10.

How many movies has Franco Caracciolo acted in?

Franco Caracciolo has been featured in at least 35 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Franco Caracciolo?

Other notable films include "The Monsters", "Cinderella '80", and "L'allenatore nel pallone".