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Jesús Franco (I) (1930–2013)
He was only six years old when he started composing music under the protection of his brother Enrique. After the Spanish Civil War he was able to continue his studies at the Real Conservatorio de Madrid, where he finished piano and harmony. Being a Bachelor of Law and an easy-read novel writer (under the pseudonym David Khume), he signed on to ...
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Born:in Madrid, SpainDied:(age 82) in Málaga, Málaga, Andalucía, Spain |
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Writer (181 credits)
Writer (181 credits)
1996
Vampire Killer Barbys
(dialogue - as David Khunne II) / (screenplay - as David Khunne II) / (story - as Jess Franco)
1983
Los blues de la calle Pop (Aventuras de Felipe Malboro, volumen 8)
(screenplay and dialogue - as David Khune) / (story)
1973
Tender and Perverse Emanuelle
(screenplay - as A.L. Mariaux) / (story - as A.L. Mariaux, David Khunn)
1962
La mano de un hombre muerto
(screenplay - as Jess Frank) / (story: "La Main d'un Homme Mort" - as David Khune)
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Director (206 credits)
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Actor (103 credits)
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Composer (73 credits)
Composer (73 credits)
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Editor (47 credits)
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Producer (31 credits)
Producer (31 credits)
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Cinematographer (25 credits)
Cinematographer (25 credits)
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Second Unit Director or Assistant Director (18 credits)
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director (18 credits)
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Music department (6 credits)
Music department (6 credits)
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Miscellaneous Crew (5 credits)
Miscellaneous Crew (5 credits)
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Art director (2 credits)
Art director (2 credits)
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Editorial department (1 credit)
Editorial department (1 credit)
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Soundtrack (2 credits)
Soundtrack (2 credits)
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Special effects (1 credit)
Special effects (1 credit)
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Costume and Wardrobe Department (1 credit)
Costume and Wardrobe Department (1 credit)
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Makeup Department (1 credit)
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Thanks (36 credits)
Thanks (36 credits)
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Self (61 credits)
Self (61 credits)
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Archive footage (12 credits)
Archive footage (12 credits)
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Personal Details
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Album: Recorded the spoken intro (titled "Ten Cuidado Hermano") for the album "Supervillanos de Alquiler" by Spanish hip-op band Hablando en Plata--even though he says that he dislikes rap music.Publicity Listings:
4 Biographical Movies | 3 Print Biographies | 3 Interviews | 9 Articles | 1 Magazine Cover Photo | See more »Alternate Names:
Joan Almirall | Juan Almirall | Rosa M. Almirall | Rosa María Almirall | Rosa Mª Almirall | Rosa Almirall | Clifford Brawn | Clifford Brown Jr. | Clifford Brown | Juan G. Cabral | Betty Carter | Candy Coster | Terry De Corsia | Rick Deconinck | Raymond Dubois | Chuck Evans | Toni Falt | Dennis Farnon | Jess Franck | J. Franco | Jesse Franco | Jess Franco | Jesus Franco | A.M. Frank | Adolf M. Frank | Anton Martin Frank | Jeff Frank | Jess Frank | Wolfgang Frank | James Gardner | Manfred Gregor | Jack Griffin | Lennie Hayden | Frank Hollman | Frank Hollmann | Frarik Hollmann | Rick Deconinck in Italy | B.F. Johnson | J.P. Johnson | James Lee Johnson | James P. Johnson | David J. Khune | David Khune | D. Khunn | David Khunn | David Khunne II | D. Khunne Jr. | D. Khunne | David J. Khunne | David Khunne | David H. Klunne | David Kuhne | David Kuhnne | David Kunne | David Kühne | Lulu Laverne | Lulú Laverne | A.L. Malraux | Franco Manera | J. Franck Manera | J. Frank Manera | Jesus Franco Manera | Jesus Manera | J.F. Manner | Jeff Manner | Roland Marceignac | A.L. Mariaux | A.L. Marioux | C. Plaut | Preston Quaid | P. Querut | Lowel Richmond | Dan L. Simon | Dan Simon | J. Franco All Stars | Dave Tough | Pablo Villa | Joan Vincent | Robert Zinnermann
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I think a censor is a kind of dictator. The thing is so old-fashioned. They try to cut our wings. It's a pain in the ass. I hate that. I like freedom. I have always liked freedom. I left Spain because I liked freedom. Someone who says to me, "You have to cut that because you can see the feet!", Fuck you! I never went along with that. No, when I say I never went along with that, I left Spain the ... See more »Trivia:
One of the secrets of his success is his reputation for completing projects on time and within the budget. This usually gives him the directorial freedom to do whatever he wants. See more »Trademark:
His films frequently feature nightclub scenes, hotels, beaches and mind control. See more »Nickname:
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