Tomato
Originally released in 1990. Tomato is a drama film. directed by Michele Placido.
Starring Thywill Amenia, Pamela Villoresi, and Franco Interlenghi
Synopsis
Kwaku, a young African medical student, arrives in Italy where he is to meet his brother Job (nicknamed Pummarò.) This one is a tomato picker in the Naples region and works in extreme conditions to be able to pay his brother's studies. But to Kwaku's dismay, Job has disappeared. The young student then decides to do everything he can to trace missing Pummarò.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 25, 1990
35 years ago
Runtime
1h 42m
102 minutes total
User Rating
2.7/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
Italy
Production
Director
Top Cast
Thywill Amenia
as Kawaku
Pamela Villoresi
as Eleonora
Franco Interlenghi
as Protettore delle prostitute
Jacqueline Williams
as Nanou
Gerardo Scala
as "Il Professore"
Nicola Di Pinto
as Palombo
Tom Felleghy
as Commissario polizia tedesco
Stephen Asenso- Donkor
as Isidore
Michele Placido
Ottaviano Dell'Acqua
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- Numero Uno International
- Cineuropa '92
- RAI
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tomato about?
Kwaku, a young African medical student, arrives in Italy where he is to meet his brother Job (nicknamed Pummarò.) This one is a tomato picker in the Naples region and works in extreme conditions t...
Who directed Tomato?
Tomato was directed by Michele Placido.
How long is Tomato?
Tomato has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
When was Tomato released?
Tomato was released on March 25, 1990 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Tomato?
The main cast of Tomato includes Thywill Amenia, Pamela Villoresi, Franco Interlenghi, Jacqueline Williams, Gerardo Scala.