Lamerica
Originally released in 1994. Lamerica is a drama film. directed by Gianni Amelio.
Starring Enrico Lo Verso, Michele Placido, and Piro Milkani
Synopsis
Fiore, an Italian conman, arrives in post Communist Albania with Gino, his young apprentice, to set up a shoe factory that will never open. The con requires a native Albanian, so they designate Spiro, an impoverished and confused former political prisoner as chairman of the board. When Fiore returns to Italy to get government funds for the project, Spiro unexpectedly disappears and Gino sets out on a journey to find him. The search leads him to discover Spiro's tragic personal history and witness Albanian poverty firsthand.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 9, 1994
31 years ago
Runtime
1h 52m
112 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (62 votes)
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
France
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Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- Alia Film
- Cecchi Gori Group Tiger Cinematografica
- Arena Films
- RAI
- Vega Film
- Canal+
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lamerica about?
Fiore, an Italian conman, arrives in post Communist Albania with Gino, his young apprentice, to set up a shoe factory that will never open. The con requires a native Albanian, so they designate Spi...
Who directed Lamerica?
Lamerica was directed by Gianni Amelio.
How long is Lamerica?
Lamerica has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).
When was Lamerica released?
Lamerica was released on September 9, 1994 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Lamerica?
The main cast of Lamerica includes Enrico Lo Verso, Michele Placido, Piro Milkani, Carmelo Di Mazzarelli, Elida Janushi.