A Simple Story (1991)
After many years, a retired diplomat returns to his native Sicily to visit an abandoned property and delve into family correspondence. But is it worth bringing up the past? A difficult Sicilian history against the backdrop of the mafia and drugs.
Director: Emidio Greco
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 91 min
Release Date: September 12, 1991
Cast
- Gian Maria Volonté - Carmelo Franzò
- Ennio Fantastichini - Commissario
- Ricky Tognazzi - Brigadiere Lepri
- Massimo Dapporto - Questore
- Massimo Ghini - Il rappresentante di medicinali
- Paolo Graziosi - Colonnello dei Carabinieri
- Gianluca Favilla - Il procuratore
- Gianmarco Tognazzi - Figlio di Roccella
- Omero Antonutti - Padre Cricco
- Tony Sperandeo - Il primo agente
Screenplay
- Leonardo Sciascia (Novel)
- Andrea Barbata (Screenplay)
- Emidio Greco (Screenplay)
Music: Luis Bacalov
Cinematography: Tonino Delli Colli
Production: Claudio Bonivento Productions
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
More Films by Director: Emidio Greco
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Simple Story about?
- After many years, a retired diplomat returns to his native Sicily to visit an abandoned property and delve into family correspondence. But is it worth bringing up the past? A difficult Sicilian history against the backdrop of the mafia and drugs.
- Who directed A Simple Story?
- A Simple Story was directed by Emidio Greco.
- Who stars in A Simple Story?
- A Simple Story stars Gian Maria Volonté, Ennio Fantastichini, Ricky Tognazzi, Massimo Dapporto, Massimo Ghini, Paolo Graziosi.
- How long is A Simple Story?
- A Simple Story has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
- What genre is A Simple Story?
- A Simple Story is a Drama film.