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Title: Ovosodo

Release Date: 12 Sep 1997

Runtime: 1h 40m

Genre: Comedy, Drama

Director: Cecchi Gori Group Tiger Cinematografica, Miramax

Production Companies: Cecchi Gori Group Tiger Cinematografica, Miramax

Overview: From childhood to fatherhood, Piero learns things the hard way while growing up in a working-class neighborhood of Livorno.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 7.196 (439 votes)

Cast

  • Piero Mansani: Edoardo Gabbriellini
  • Susy Susini: Claudia Pandolfi
  • Giovanna Fornari: Nicoletta Braschi
  • Lisa: Regina Orioli
  • Piero, 13 anni: Malcolm Lunghi
  • Ivanone Mansani: Alessio Fantozzi
  • Tommaso Paladini: Marco Cocci
  • Nedo Mansani: Pietro Fornaciari
  • Mara: Monica Brachini
  • Bianca Nesi Mansani: Barbara Scoppa
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