Maria Frau

Acting

Freshness: Jan 21, 2026

16Total Films

8.1 Highest Rated

Born: Aug 6, 1930

Birth Place: Sassari, Sardegna, Italy

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Maria Frau reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 16 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Maria Frau's filmography leans towards the Drama 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 6% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Maria Frau remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Questi fantasmi, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Maria Frau Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Maria Frau's career based on audience ratings.

★8.1

★8.1

Questi fantasmi: A husband is persuaded to move his new bride into an old palace that is supposedly haunted. But the so called ghost is r

Questi fantasmi

1962•Comedy

★6.2

★6.2

Totò all'inferno: After several attempts at suicide, depressed thief Antonio Marchi accidentally drowns in a river and ends up in hell.

Totò all'inferno

1955•Comedy

★5.0

Sul ponte dei sospiri (1953) movie poster

★5.0

Sul ponte dei sospiri: Coming of age, a girl is told the truth about her dead father: he is alive, but imprisoned for several crimes he did not

Sul ponte dei sospiri

1953•Action

★5.0

★5.0

Anna, Forgive Me: After years of imprisonment in the U.S., an Italian man comes back to Rome to live with his sister.

Anna, Forgive Me

1953•Drama

★4.3

★4.3

Margaret of Cortona: A Tuscan peasant girl in the 13th century overcomes sexual harassment, and the skepticism of her fellow citizens, as she

Margaret of Cortona

1950•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Maria Frau.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1962	Questi fantasmi	Maria	Super Hit	Similar →
1957	Goddess Of Love	-	Flop	Similar →
1955	Ambush on the Sea	Scilla	Flop	Similar →
1955	Diamond Machine	Fernanda	Flop	Similar →
1955	La sultana Safiyè	Cecilia Vernier / Safiyè	Flop	Similar →
1955	Adventure in Rio	Chiquita	Flop	Similar →
1955	Totò all'inferno	Cleopatra	Average	Similar →
1954	My Seven Little Sins	Lolita	Flop	Similar →
1954	These Phantoms	Maria	Flop	Similar →
1954	Barrier of the Law	Franca	Flop	Similar →
1953	Sul ponte dei sospiri	Bianca Spada	Flop	Similar →
1953	Anna, Forgive Me	Gisella	Flop	Similar →
1953	Il prezzo dell'onore	Maria	Flop	Similar →
1951	Luna rossa	-	Flop	Similar →
1951	Frontier Wolf	Gilda	Flop	Similar →
1950	Margaret of Cortona	-	Flop	Similar →

Maria Frau - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Maria Frau?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Maria Frau is "Questi fantasmi" with a rating of 8.1/10.

How many movies has Maria Frau acted in?

Maria Frau has been featured in at least 16 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Maria Frau?

Other notable films include "Totò all'inferno", "Sul ponte dei sospiri", and "Anna, Forgive Me".