Francesco Leonetti - Actor Profile

Francesco Leonetti

Acting
Freshness: Jan 27, 2026
7Total Films
8.5 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 27, 1924
Birth Place: Cosenza, Calabria, Italy

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Francesco Leonetti reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 7 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Francesco Leonetti'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 57% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Francesco Leonetti remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in What Are the Clouds?, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Francesco Leonetti Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Francesco Leonetti's career based on audience ratings.

★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
★7.4
The Gospel According to St. Matthew (1965) movie poster
★7.4

The Gospel According to St. Matthew: Along a rocky, barren coastline, Jesus begins teaching, primarily using parables. He attracts disciples; he's stern, bru

The Gospel According to St. Matthew

1965•Drama
★7.2
The Hawks and the Sparrows (1966) movie poster
★7.2

The Hawks and the Sparrows: A man and his son take an allegorical stroll through life with a talking bird that spouts social and political philosoph

The Hawks and the Sparrows

1966•Comedy
★6.7
Oedipus Rex (1967) movie poster
★6.7

Oedipus Rex: In pre-war Italy, a young couple have a baby boy. The father, however, is jealous of his son - and the scene moves to an

Oedipus Rex

1967•Drama
★6.1
Caprice Italian Style (1968) movie poster
★6.1

Caprice Italian Style: The film consists of six short stories created by different directors, but all the stories share one thing: a warm irony

Caprice Italian Style

1968•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Francesco Leonetti.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1997 The Vesuvians Corvo (segment "La salita") (voice) Flop Similar →
1969 The Year of the Cannibals Prime Minister Flop Similar →
1968 Caprice Italian Style Il Burattinaio Average Similar →
1968 What Are the Clouds? Il Burattinaio Super Hit Similar →
1967 Oedipus Rex Servo di Laio Hit Similar →
1966 The Hawks and the Sparrows Crow (voice) (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1965 The Gospel According to St. Matthew Erode II Hit Similar →

Francesco Leonetti - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Francesco Leonetti?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Francesco Leonetti is "What Are the Clouds?" with a rating of 8.5/10.

How many movies has Francesco Leonetti acted in?

Francesco Leonetti has been featured in at least 7 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Francesco Leonetti?

Other notable films include "The Gospel According to St. Matthew", "The Hawks and the Sparrows", and "Oedipus Rex".