Francesca Lombardo — The Scarlet and the Black Character Profile

About Francesca Lombardo

A local widow who actively assists O'Flaherty’s underground rescue organization alongside her daughters, Giulia and Emilia. She provides safe haven and logistical support for persecuted individuals hiding from Nazi forces in Rome.

Character Facts

Played by

Olga Karlatos

Appears in

The Scarlet and the Black (1983)

Role

Supporting

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