Domenico Modugno - Actor Profile

Domenico Modugno

Acting
Updated: Apr 12, 2026
36Total Films
8.8 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 9, 1928
Birth Place: Polignano a Mare, Puglia, Italy

Domenico Modugno Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Domenico Modugno reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 36 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Domenico Modugno's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 31% of Domenico Modugno's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Filumena Marturano, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Domenico Modugno Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Domenico Modugno's career based on audience ratings.

★8.8
Filumena Marturano (1951) movie poster
★8.8

Filumena Marturano: Filumena, an ex-prostitute and for decades Domenico Soriano's lover, discovers that he intends to get married and so pre

Filumena Marturano

1951•Comedy
★8.5
What Are the Clouds? (1968) movie poster
★8.5

What Are the Clouds?: Some puppets come to life in a theater with no windows. This time the puppets interpret William Shakespeare's Othello.

What Are the Clouds?

1968•Fantasy
★8.0
Knights of the Queen (1954) movie poster
★8.0

Knights of the Queen: A new adventure for the Dumas musketeers who this time must save the Infanta of Spain from the intrigues of the Prince o

Knights of the Queen

1954•Adventure
★7.3
Adua and Her Friends (1960) movie poster
★7.3

Adua and Her Friends: When a brothel closes because of new laws, four of the prostitutes decide to go into business running a restaurant. They

Adua and Her Friends

1960•Drama
★7.3
The Scopone Game (1972) movie poster
★7.3

The Scopone Game: An aging American millionairess journeys to Rome each year with her chauffeur George to play the card game scopone with

The Scopone Game

1972•Comedy

Full Filmography

Every movie Domenico Modugno has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1983 FF.SS. cioè '...che mi hai portato a fare sopra a Posillipo se non mi vuoi più bene?' self Hit Similar →
1978 Dick Clark's Good Old Days Part II - Average Similar →
1978 Cyrano Cyrano de Bergerac Flop Similar →
1976 Il maestro di violino Giovannni Russo Flop Similar →
1975 Smell of Flesh Salvatore Cannavone Flop Similar →
1975 Piange… il telefono Andrea Balestrieri Flop Similar →
1972 The Scopone Game Righetto Hit Similar →
N/A Sanremo Dietro la Quinta Self (archivio) Flop Similar →
N/A Congratulations: 50 Years Of The Eurovision Song Contest (1956 - 1980) - Flop Similar →
1968 Caprice Italian Style Lo Spazzino Average Similar →
1968 What Are the Clouds? Lo Spazzino Super Hit Similar →
1967 Three Bites of the Apple Remo Romano Flop Similar →
1966 Vacanze in Argentina - Flop Similar →
1966 Europa canta Domenico Modugno (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1966 The Hawks and the Sparrows The Balladeer (voice) (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1963 Everything is Music Various Roles Flop Similar →
1961 The Last Judgment il cantante Average Similar →
1961 The Honored Society Salvatore, il marito Average Similar →
1960 Appointment in Ischia Mimmo Average Similar →
1960 Adua and Her Friends - Hit Similar →
1959 Esterina Piero Flop Similar →
1959 Nel blu dipinto di blu Turi La Rosa Average Similar →
1959 European Nights Self Flop Similar →
1958 You, Your Mother, and Me Gaetano Hit Similar →
1957 Lazzarella Mimì Average Similar →
1955 The Red Cloak Saro Flop Similar →
1955 Magic Village Un frère d'Agatina Flop Similar →
1955 From Here to the Inheritance Innamorato di Marisa Hit Similar →
1954 Knights of the Queen Athos Super Hit Similar →
1954 Rosso e nero Himself Flop Similar →
1954 Of Life and Love 'Ntoni Hit Similar →
1953 Easy Years giudice Rocco Santoro Hit Similar →
1952 Heroic Charge Soldato di cavalleria Flop Similar →
1952 Processo contro ignoti Il commissario Flop Similar →
1951 Filumena Marturano Avvocato Nocella Super Hit Similar →
1951 Destino Turiddu Flop Similar →

Domenico Modugno - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Domenico Modugno?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Domenico Modugno is "Filumena Marturano" with a rating of 8.8/10.

How many movies has Domenico Modugno acted in?

Domenico Modugno has been featured in at least 36 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Domenico Modugno?

Other notable films include "What Are the Clouds?", "Knights of the Queen", and "Adua and Her Friends".

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