Giorgio Capitani

Directing

Freshness: Jan 23, 2026

4Total Films

6.4 Highest Rated

Born: Dec 29, 1927

Birth Place: Paris, France

About Giorgio Capitani

Giorgio Capitani (29 December 1927 – 25 March 2017) was an Italian film director and screenwriter. He directed 40 films between 1954 and 2012. He also wrote for 12 films. He was born in Paris, France.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Giorgio Capitani reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 4 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: War

The majority of Giorgio Capitani's filmography leans towards the War 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 0% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Giorgio Capitani remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Divisione Folgore, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Giorgio Capitani Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Giorgio Capitani's career based on audience ratings.

★6.4

★6.4

Divisione Folgore: In the summer of 1942, during the Second World War, a group of young paratroopers from the Folgore Division, after havin

Divisione Folgore

1954•War

★6.0

Goodbye Ringo:

Goodbye Ringo

2018•Documentary

★5.4

★5.4

Teste di quoio: A group of clumsy terrorists hold a strange group of inhabitants of a compartment block hostage.

Teste di quoio

1981•Comedy

★5.2

The Flame that Never Dies (1949) movie poster

★5.2

The Flame that Never Dies: Inspired to the real story of the Carabiniere Salvo D'Acquisto. We see how, to save 22 hostages from dead sentence by Na

The Flame that Never Dies

1949•War

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Giorgio Capitani.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2018	Goodbye Ringo	Self	Average	Similar →
1981	Teste di quoio	Man who Chases Away Fake Nuns (uncredited)	Flop	Similar →
1954	Divisione Folgore	Postman	Average	Similar →
1949	The Flame that Never Dies	soldato francese alla locanda	Flop	Similar →

Giorgio Capitani - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Giorgio Capitani?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Giorgio Capitani is "Divisione Folgore" with a rating of 6.4/10.

How many movies has Giorgio Capitani acted in?

Giorgio Capitani has been featured in at least 4 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Giorgio Capitani?

Other notable films include "Goodbye Ringo", "Teste di quoio", and "The Flame that Never Dies".