
Lino Crispo
Biography
A Neapolitan comic actor, he has worked in film, theater, and television.
Known For & Full Filmography6 Titles

Movie - 1971, 2h 15m • as Don Gianni
A young Sicilian is swindled twice, but ends up rich; a man poses as a deaf-mute in a convent of curious nuns; a woman must hide her lover when her husband comes home early; a scoundrel fools a priest on his deathbed; three brothers take revenge on their sister's lover; a young girl sleeps on the roof to meet her boyfriend at night; a group of painters wait for inspiration; a crafty priest attempts to seduce his friend's wife; and two friends make a pact to find out what happens after death.

Movie - 1962, 2h 15m • as banditore
In this satire inspired by Nikolai Gogol’s The Government Inspector (aka The Inspector General) and transported to fascist era Italy, the (supposed) incognito visit of a Roman fascist official to a tiny country town shakes deeply the ruling class and their lack of integrity.

Movie - 1981, 2h 15m • as Armando Cicero
A humble Neapolitan with singing ambitions, being broke, resorts to bag-snatching. He's arrested and while in jail he takes part in a singing contest and wins it with some kickback by a powerful mafia boss. He becomes a famous singer, falls in love with a gold digger and forgets the only love that really counts on this earth, his mother's.

Movie - 1983, 2h 15m • as Il maresciallo Crispo
Franco, a young Neopolitan about to leave for military service, promises his fiancee, Maria, to write to her every day. But after two months apart, his comrades meet a general's daughter, and his letters to Maria become increasingly rare.

Movie - 1982, 2h 15m • as Pasquale Esposito
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.
