Boys on the Outside
Originally released in 1990. Boys on the Outside is a drama film. directed by Marco Risi.
Starring Francesco Benigno, Alessandra Di Sanzo, and Roberto Mariano
Synopsis
Young men with no future have little in the present as well. Natale is released from prison: he takes up with his friends again but none can find work. Claudio, from Palermo, gets out of juvenile detention in Naples and he's met by Vita, a girl who's come from home to run away with him. Where can they go? A young dad, whose potato stall at the market is shut down because he has no permit, takes his two small children to the beach and yells at them. Mario, gay, a prostitute in drag, gets a visit from his mom; he offers tea, then finds the water to his apartment is shut off. Social workers drop by, parole officers file reports. What hope is there? What options besides crime?
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 14, 1990
35 years ago
Runtime
1h 50m
110 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (112 votes)
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
Italy
Production
Director
Top Cast
Francesco Benigno
as Natale Sperandeo
Alessandra Di Sanzo
as Mario 'Mery' Libassi
Roberto Mariano
as Antonio Patanè
Maurizio Prollo
as Claudio Catalano
Alfredo Li Bassi
as Carmelo Vella
Salvatore Termini
as Giovanni 'King Kong' Termini
Filippo Genzardi
as Matteo Mondello
Vincenza Attardo
as Vita
Carlo Berretta
as Salvatore 'Salvo' Sperandeo
Giuseppe Pirico
as Marcello
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- Numero Uno International
- RAI
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Boys on the Outside about?
Young men with no future have little in the present as well. Natale is released from prison: he takes up with his friends again but none can find work. Claudio, from Palermo, gets out of juvenile d...
Who directed Boys on the Outside?
Boys on the Outside was directed by Marco Risi.
How long is Boys on the Outside?
Boys on the Outside has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
When was Boys on the Outside released?
Boys on the Outside was released on September 14, 1990 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Boys on the Outside?
The main cast of Boys on the Outside includes Francesco Benigno, Alessandra Di Sanzo, Roberto Mariano, Maurizio Prollo, Alfredo Li Bassi.
Is Boys on the Outside worth watching?
Boys on the Outside has a user rating of 6.8/10 based on 112 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.