A Boy from Calabria
Originally released in 1987. A Boy from Calabria is a drama film. directed by Luigi Comencini.
Starring Gian Maria Volonté, Diego Abatantuono, and Thérèse Liotard
Synopsis
Set in 1960, the year of the Rome Olympics, a 13 year-old boy with aspirations to become an athlete befriends an ageing, disabled bus driver who understands his ambitions.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 11, 1987
38 years ago
Runtime
1h 48m
108 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (23 votes)
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
France
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Gian Maria Volonté
as Felice
Diego Abatantuono
as Nicola Sileca
Thérèse Liotard
as Mariuccia Sileca
Santo Polimeno
as Domenico 'Mimì' Sileca
Giada Desideri
as Crisolinda
Enzo Ruoti
as Autista Fiat 600
Jacques Peyrac
as Barista
Jean-René Masrevery
as Preside
Alessandro Casile
as Pasqualino
Rosario Costantino
as Medico
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- Italian International Film
- U.P. Schermo Video
- Carthago Films
- Canal+
- RAI
- Dolly Cinematografica
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Boy from Calabria about?
Set in 1960, the year of the Rome Olympics, a 13 year-old boy with aspirations to become an athlete befriends an ageing, disabled bus driver who understands his ambitions.
Who directed A Boy from Calabria?
A Boy from Calabria was directed by Luigi Comencini.
How long is A Boy from Calabria?
A Boy from Calabria has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).
When was A Boy from Calabria released?
A Boy from Calabria was released on September 11, 1987 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Boy from Calabria?
The main cast of A Boy from Calabria includes Gian Maria Volonté, Diego Abatantuono, Thérèse Liotard, Santo Polimeno, Giada Desideri.