In 1950s Sicily, con artist Joe Moretti does screen tests for the big studios, accepting money or favours for his efforts. A young illiterate novitiate named Beata desperately wants to change her life and falls for him; belatedly, he realizes his feelings for her. However, their love affair is doomed when he's arrested.
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Sergio Castellitto
Joe Morelli (Giuseppe Romolo)
Tiziana Lodato
Beata
Franco Scaldati
Brigadier Mastropaolo
Leopoldo Trieste
Mute
Leo Gullotta
Vito
Clelia Rondinella
Anna's mother
Salvatore Billa
Prince
Jane Alexander
Princess
Tony Sperandeo
1st Badalamenti
Tano Cimarosa
Grandpa Bordonaro
Director
Giuseppe Tornatore
Screenplay
Giuseppe Tornatore
Tagline
"In the golden age of cinema, everyone dreams of becoming a star. One man promises to make all their dreams come true..."
Status
Released
Original Language
IT
Revenue
$371,674
Production
Cecchi Gori Group Tiger Cinematografica
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