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Jesús Franco Manera (12 May 1930 – 2 April 2013), also commonly known as Jess Franco, was a Spanish filmmaker, composer, and actor, known as a highly-prolific director of low-budget exploitation and B-movies.
Learn about the life and career of Jesús Franco, a prolific and versatile Spanish director who worked in various genres and aliases. Find out his achievements, influences, controversies and personal details on IMDb.
- May 12, 1930
- April 2, 2013
Con más de 200 películas a sus espaldas, Jesús Franco está considerado el director español más prolífico de todos los tiempos. El realizador malagueño, autor de "Gritos en la noche", falleció a los 82 años de edad en la Clínica Pascual de Málaga, el 2 de abril de 2013.
Learn about Jess Franco, the Spanish director who made 195 films in various genres and styles, from horror to erotic to art cinema. Discover his unique cinematic vision, his muse Soledad Miranda, and his legendary soundtracks.
Learn about the Spanish master of psychedelic sleaze and well-shot grot, who made nearly 200 films in his long career. Discover his influences, signature moves, and most memorable titles, from Awful Dr Orloff to Golden Amazons.
Jesús Franco Manera, ou Jess Franco, est un cinéaste espagnol né le 12 mai 1930 à Madrid et mort le 2 avril 2013 1 à l'âge de 82 ans. Spécialisé dans les films mêlant horreur et érotisme, il a travaillé sous de nombreux pseudonymes, dont Clifford Brown, Adolf M. Frank, J.P. Johnson, David Khune et Jess Frank.
A tribute to the Spanish filmmaker who made over 180 movies, from horror and erotica to fantasy and Sade adaptations. Learn about his early mentor Orson Welles, his collaborations with Klaus Kinski and Christopher Lee, and his prolific and eclectic career.
