Franco Diogene

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Characters played by Franco Diogene

Maurizio Montani — Strip Nude for Your Killer (1975)

An employee at the modelling agency whose wife owns it. He harasses models Patrizia and Doris. When Doris refuses his proposition, he attempts rape but suffers from impotence. He is subsequently stabbed to death by the killer.

Genoese Merchant — Attila Scourge of God (1982)

A merchant who agrees to transport the stranded group to the mainland in exchange for Uraia.

Preside — School Teacher on the Sea with Her Class (1980)

The school principal. Appears as a minor background figure with no specific plot details mentioned.

Mr. Coby — The Sweet House of Horrors (1989)

Mr. Coby is the real estate agent involved in the planned sale of the Valdi house. Sarah and Marco openly resist his presence, and he is injured on the stairs before returning later. A supernatural wind and heated crutches attack him in the house, causing him to fall and leave again in terror.

Busoni — Crime at Porta Romana (1980)

Police or civilian associate in the Milan murder investigation.

Nitti — Madman at War (1985)

Nitti assumes command of the camp provisionally after Oscar Pilli is ordered away for observation and convalescence. His temporary leadership marks the immediate administrative change following Pilli’s removal, while Marcello Lupi and the others remain affected by the worsening military situation.

Sheik Abdul Lala — Taxi Girl (1977)

Sheik Abdul Lala is an oil sheik whose influence makes the police extremely cautious when Marcella encounters him. Commissario Angelini intervenes to prevent the situation from escalating and has Marcella escorted away. His presence adds political and social pressure to the investigation, even though his direct connection to the drug transaction remains unclear.

Tenente Parisi — Buttiglione diventa capo del servizio segreto (1975)

A lieutenant in the military hierarchy, likely appearing in the 1977 film's unit or the 1974 officer staff. Acts as a peer or commanding figure entangled in the same cultural clashes, failed exercises, and slapstick scenarios.

Career Overview

Franco Diogene has 67 screen credits in a career dating back to 1973. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently Il colonnello Buttiglione with 2 titles. Signature works include Arizona Road, Mare/amore - Frammenti di storie d'amore, Esercizi di stile. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
67
Birth Date
1947-10-20
Birth Place
Catania, Sicily, Italy

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 4 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q530176), public domain (CC0).