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Franco and Ciccio

Franco and Ciccio
Franco Franchi (left) and Ciccio Ingrassia (right)
Native nameFranco e Ciccio (Italian)
MediumFilm, television, theater, albums, radio
NationalityItalian
Years active1954–1992
GenresComedy
Memorial(s)
  • Piazzetta Franco e Ciccio in Palermo
  • The theater hall of the Piccola Accademia dei Talenti in Palermo was named after the duo

Franco and Ciccio (Italian: Franco e Ciccio, pronounced [ˈfraŋko e tˈtʃittʃo]) were a comic comedy duo formed by Italian actors Franco Franchi (1928–1992) and Ciccio Ingrassia (1922–2003), particularly popular in the 1960s and 1970s. Their collaboration began in 1954 in the theatre field, and ended with Franchi's death in 1992. The two made their cinema debuts in 1960 with the film Appuntamento a Ischia. They remained active until 1984 when their last film together, Kaos, was shot, although there were some interruptions in 1973 and from 1975 to 1980.[1]

Together, they appeared in 112 films.[2] Considered at the time as protagonists of B movies, they were subsequently reevaluated by critics for their comedy and creative abilities, becoming the subject of study.[3][4] The huge success with the public is evidenced by the box office earnings, which in the 1960s, represented 10% of the annual box office earnings in Italy.[5]

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  2. ^ Mereghetti, Paolo (2006). Dizionario dei film 2006 (in Italian). Baldini Castoldi Dalai. ISBN 978-8884907783.
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