The Bad Poet
Released 5 years ago in 2021. The Bad Poet is a history/drama film. directed by Gianluca Jodice.
Starring Sergio Castellitto, Francesco Patanè, and Tommaso Ragno
Synopsis
1936. Giovanni Comini, the youngest Federal in Fascist Italy, is summoned to Rome for a delicate mission: to surveil aging national poet Gabriele D'Annunzio, whose increasingly restless behavior Mussolini fears could damage his alliance with Nazi Germany. However, after spending time with D'Annunzio, Comini finds himself torn between loyalty to the Party and his fascination with the poet, who will put his burgeoning career at risk.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 20, 2021
4 years ago
Runtime
1h 46m
106 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (143 votes)
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
Italy
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Director
Top Cast
Sergio Castellitto
as Gabriele D'Annunzio
Francesco Patanè
as Giovanni Comini
Tommaso Ragno
as Giancarlo Maroni
Clotilde Courau
as Amélie Mazoyer
Fausto Russo Alesi
as Achille Starace
Massimiliano Rossi
as Commissario Rizzo
Elena Bucci
as Luisa Baccara
Lidiya Liberman
as Lina
Janina Rudenska
as Emy Heufler
Lino Musella
as Carletto
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- Ascent Film
- Bathysphere Productions
- MiC
- RAI Cinema
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Bad Poet about?
1936. Giovanni Comini, the youngest Federal in Fascist Italy, is summoned to Rome for a delicate mission: to surveil aging national poet Gabriele D'Annunzio, whose increasingly restless behavior Mu...
Who directed The Bad Poet?
The Bad Poet was directed by Gianluca Jodice.
How long is The Bad Poet?
The Bad Poet has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).
When was The Bad Poet released?
The Bad Poet was released on May 20, 2021 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Bad Poet?
The main cast of The Bad Poet includes Sergio Castellitto, Francesco Patanè, Tommaso Ragno, Clotilde Courau, Fausto Russo Alesi.
Is The Bad Poet worth watching?
The Bad Poet has a user rating of 6.1/10 based on 143 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.