Franco Citti - Actor Profile

Franco Citti

Acting
Freshness: Jan 20, 2026
50Total Films
8.9 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 23, 1935
Birth Place: Roma, Lazio, Italia

About Franco Citti

 Franco Citti (born 23 April 1935 in Rome) was an Italian actor. He came to fame at the age of 26, playing the title role in Pier Paolo Pasolini's film Accattone. In 1967 he appeared in the title role in Pasolini's version of Oedipus Rex. He is perhaps best-known to non-Italian audiences as Calo in The Godfather I and III and uttering the line 'In Sicily, women are more dangerous than shotguns'. Description above from the Wikipedia article "Franco Citti," licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Franco Citti 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: Drama

The majority of Franco Citti'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 30% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Franco Citti remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Godfather: The Complete Epic 1901–1959, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Franco Citti Movies Ranked

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

Complete Filmography & Success Status

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2009 Il prossimo tuo - Flop Similar →
1996 We Free Kings Attore Average Similar →
1990 The Godfather Part III Calo Hit Similar →
1990 Scandal in Black Projectionist Flop Similar →
1990 The Secret Franco Flop Similar →
1989 Rosso di sera Capace Hit Similar →
1986 The Malady of Love Cigal Flop Similar →
1984 The Martyrdom of St. Sebastian Le préfet Flop Similar →
1983 The Black Stallion Returns Foreign Legion Officer Average Similar →
1981 The Godfather: The Complete Epic 1901–1959 Calò Super Hit Similar →
1981 The Soup Francesco Hit Similar →
1980 Fatal Fix Alfredo Flop Similar →
1980 Ciao marziano Er Cinese Flop Similar →
1979 Luna Man in Bar Average Similar →
1978 L'albero della maldicenza - Flop Similar →
1977 Beach House Nando Average Similar →
1977 Watch Me When I Kill Pasquale Ferrante Average Similar →
1977 Destruction Force Antonio Lanza Average Similar →
1977 Puttana galera! Ciro Flop Similar →
1976 Rome, the Other Face of Violence Berté Average Similar →
1976 One Way or Another Autista di M. Super Hit Similar →
1976 Live Like a Cop, Die Like a Man Ruggero Rujinski Average Similar →
1976 Colpita da improvviso benessere Luiso Malerba Flop Similar →
1976 Chi dice donna, dice donna Benito Average Similar →
1974 Arabian Nights The Demon Hit Similar →
1974 Macrò - Average Similar →
1973 Bawdy Tales Mammone Average Similar →
1973 Storia de fratelli e de cortelli Artemio Average Similar →
1973 Ingrid on the Road Renato Flop Similar →
1972 The Canterbury Tales Devil Average Similar →
1972 Roma Man at Restaurant (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1972 The Godfather Calo - Sicilian Sequence Super Hit Similar →
1971 First Surrender - Flop Similar →
1971 The Decameron Ciappelletto Hit Similar →
1971 Pier Paolo Pasolini: A Film Maker's Life Self Flop Similar →
1971 Una ragazza di Praga Alberto Marini Average Similar →
1970 Ostia Rabbino Average Similar →
1969 Pigsty Secondo Cannibale Hit Similar →
1969 Gangster's Law Bruno Esposito Average Similar →
1969 Il Magnaccio - Super Hit Similar →
1969 The Angels from 2000 Franco Flop Similar →
1968 Kill Them All and Come Back Alone Hoagy Average Similar →
1968 Black Jesus Oreste Flop Similar →
1967 Oedipus Rex Oedipus Hit Similar →
1967 Kill and Pray Burt Average Similar →
1963 Chicken Feed for Little Birds Renato Average Similar →
1963 The Shortest Day Fante Romano Average Similar →
1962 Mamma Roma Carmine Super Hit Similar →
1962 Violent Life Tommaso Hit Similar →
1961 Accattone Vittorio 'Accattone' Cataldi Super Hit Similar →

Franco Citti - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Franco Citti?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Franco Citti is "The Godfather: The Complete Epic 1901–1959" with a rating of 8.9/10.

How many movies has Franco Citti acted in?

Franco Citti has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Franco Citti?

Other notable films include "The Godfather", "Il Magnaccio", and "Mamma Roma".