The Blue-Eyed Icon: Franco Nero and the Evolution of the Global Leading Man
In the pantheon of global cinema, few figures possess the enduring magnetism and versatility of Franco Nero. While many leading men of the 1960s were defined by the rigid archetypes of their era, Nero emerged as a transformative force—a performer who combined the rugged physicality of the classic hero with a brooding, modernist sensitivity. His…