Franco Solinas
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Known For: Writing
Gender: Male
Date of Birth: January 19, 1927
Day of Death: September 14, 1982 (56 years old)
Place of Birth: Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy
Franco Solinas was an Italian writer and screenwriter. He is best known for the screenplay of The Battle of Algiers, which was nominated for three Academy Awards.