Arrigo Breschi

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Arrigo Breschi
Occupation Set decorator
Years active1950-1993

Arrigo Breschi was an Italian set decorator. He was nominated for an Academy Award in the category Best Art Direction for the film It Started in Naples (1960) which starred Clark Gable, Sophia Loren, and Vittorio De Sica. [1]

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References

  1. "The 33rd Academy Awards (1961) Nominees and Winners". oscars.org. Archived from the original on 15 October 2015. Retrieved 4 May 2015.