Gianfranco Barra

Acting

Freshness: Jan 23, 2026

50Total Films

8.2 Highest Rated

Born: Apr 6, 1940

Birth Place: Rome, Lazio, Italy

About Gianfranco Barra

Gianfranco Barra was born on April 5, 1940 in Rome, Lazio, Italy. He is an actor, known for Le talentueux Mr. Ripley (1999), Heaven (2002) and Avanti! (1972).

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Gianfranco Barra reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Gianfranco Barra'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 40% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Gianfranco Barra remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Gianfranco Barra Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Gianfranco Barra's career based on audience ratings.

★8.2

Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion (1970) movie poster

★8.2

Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion: Rome, Italy. After committing a heinous crime, a senior police officer exposes evidence incriminating him because his mo

Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion

1970•Drama

★7.7

★7.7

Love and Anarchy: Set in Fascist Italy before the outbreak of World War II, the story centers on Tunin, a farmer turned anarchist who stay

Love and Anarchy

1973•Romance

★7.4

Tre donne - La sciantosa (1971) movie poster

★7.4

Tre donne - La sciantosa: La Sciantosa is part of a project created by writer/director Alfredo Gianetti for the Italian TV. The objective was to p

Tre donne - La sciantosa

1971•Drama

★7.3

★7.3

Why: Giuseppe Di Noi, an Italian surveyor living in Swiden, gets arrested at the border while going back to Italy with his fa

Why

1971•Drama

★7.3

★7.3

Lion of the Desert: This movie tells the story of Omar Mukhtar, an Arab Muslim rebel who fought against the Italian conquest of Libya during

Lion of the Desert

1981•History

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Gianfranco Barra.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2010	La passione	Dottore	Average	Similar →
2007	Come tu mi vuoi	Professore	Average	Similar →
2007	A Dinner for Them to Meet	Corrado	Average	Similar →
2006	Ma che ci faccio qui!	Arturo	Hit	Similar →
2003	Il pranzo della domenica	Onorevole	Average	Similar →
2002	Heaven	The Lieutenant	Average	Similar →
2000	Vola sciusciù	-	Average	Similar →
2000	Up at the Villa	Peppino	Flop	Similar →
1999	The Talented Mr. Ripley	Desk Manager Aldo	Hit	Similar →
1999	Dirty Linen	Don Paolo	Flop	Similar →
1996	Classe mista 3ª A	Prof. Lamberti (italiano)	Average	Similar →
1994	Only You	Danieli Concierge	Hit	Similar →
1993	Giovanni Falcone	Vincenzo Geraci	Hit	Similar →
1993	On the Dark Continent	Sparafico	Flop	Similar →
1992	Flight of the Innocent	Porter	Average	Similar →
1991	The Invisible Wall	Ministro Difesa	Hit	Similar →
1988	It's Happening Tomorrow	Biagio	Average	Similar →
1988	What if Gargiulo Finds Out?	ispettore sanitario	Flop	Similar →
1983	Taste of the Sea 2: One Year Later	Antonio Pinardi	Average	Similar →
1983	Taste of the Sea	Antonio	Average	Similar →
1983	The Fan, the Referee and the Footballer	Gianfranco	Flop	Similar →
1982	Giggi il bullo	funzionario del Totocalcio	Flop	Similar →
1982	Banana Joe	Torcillo	Hit	Similar →
1982	Eccezzziunale... veramente	Ispettore Patanè	Average	Similar →
1982	Desirable Teacher 2	Professore agli esami	Flop	Similar →
1981	Lion of the Desert	Abdul	Hit	Similar →
1980	Prickly Pears	Commissario di Polizia	Flop	Similar →
1980	Sugar, Honey and Pepper	Giudice	Average	Similar →
1979	A Policewoman on the Porno Squad	Commissioner Nardecchia	Flop	Similar →
1978	School Teacher in the House	Dottor Busatti	Average	Similar →
1977	The New Monsters	il mafioso	Hit	Similar →
1977	L'altra metà del cielo	Minatore	Flop	Similar →
1976	Goodnight, Ladies and Gentlemen	Nocella, il piantone (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
1975	The Suspicious Death of a Minor	Teti	Average	Similar →
1975	Silent Action	De Luca	Flop	Similar →
1975	The Baron's Mazurka	Brigadier Caputo	Hit	Similar →
1974	Policewoman	Dottor Gargiulo	Average	Similar →
1974	Bread and Chocolate	The turk	Hit	Similar →
1974	Playing the Field	Un agente	Flop	Similar →
1973	Love and Anarchy	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1972	Avanti!	Bruno	Hit	Similar →
1972	Don't Torture a Duckling	Impallomeni (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
1972	Two Brothers in Trinity	-	Average	Similar →
1972	Shadows Unseen	Fish Seller	Average	Similar →
1972	Execution Squad	Agente Esposito	Hit	Similar →
1972	The Seduction of Mimi	Brigadiere Amilcare Finocchiaro	Hit	Similar →
1971	Why	-	Hit	Similar →
1971	Tre donne - La sciantosa	-	Hit	Similar →
1970	Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion	Interrogation Officer (uncredited)	Super Hit	Similar →
1968	Be Sick… It's Free	Dr. Sandolini	Hit	Similar →

Gianfranco Barra - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Gianfranco Barra?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Gianfranco Barra is "Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion" with a rating of 8.2/10.

How many movies has Gianfranco Barra acted in?

Gianfranco Barra has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Gianfranco Barra?

Other notable films include "Love and Anarchy", "Tre donne - La sciantosa", and "Why".