Name: Frank

Surname: Capra



Frank Russell Capra, born Francesco Rosario Capra (Bisacquino, 18 May 1897 – La Quinta, 3 September 1991), was an Italian naturalized American director, screenwriter and film producer. He was one of the most important directors of the golden age of Hollywood, between the 1930s and 1940s, author of some memorable films, comedies and moral apologues, characterized by a lot of optimism, capable of entertaining and moving the public at the same time. . Perfect example of the self-made man, humble emigrant who became an international celebrity, «an inspiration for those who believe in the American dream» (John Ford)[1], he was the greatest singer of the American way of life, but also a mythmaker, because with his cinema he not only interpreted and represented the spirit of the times, but also contributed significantly to producing and shaping a social mythology, a popular collective imagination: in this sense, the twentieth century artist closest to him is Walt Disney. Among his inimitable comedies, we particularly remember the "on the road" It Happened One Night (1934), the "social trilogy" Happiness Has Come (1936), Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939), Here Comes John Doe ( 1941), as well as The Eternal Illusion (1938) and It's a Wonderful Life (1946), the "Christmas fairytale par excellence"



Name: Peter

Surname: Falk



Peter Michael Falk (New York, September 16, 1927 – Beverly Hills, June 23, 2011) was an American actor and television producer. Very famous for the TV series Colombo, he won 5 Emmys and a Golden Globe thanks to it. During his career he received 2 Oscar nominations, 10 Golden Globes and 12 Emmy Awards.

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