They Call Me Jeeg (2016)
A superhero like no other
Exposed to radioactive waste, small-time crook Enzo gains super-strength. A misanthropic, introverted brute, he uses his powers for personal gain until he meets Alessia, a mentally ill girl who believes Enzo is the hero from her favorite anime, Steel Jeeg.
Director: Gabriele Mainetti
Genre: Drama, Action, Science Fiction
Runtime: 112 min
Release Date: February 25, 2016
Cast
- Claudio Santamaria - Enzo Ceccotti
- Luca Marinelli - Zingaro
- Ilenia Pastorelli - Alessia
- Stefano Ambrogi - Sergio
- Maurizio Tesei - Biondo
- Daniele Trombetti - Tazzina
- Francesco Formichetti - Sperma
- Joel Sy - Claudietto
- Salvatore Esposito - Vincenzo
- Gianluca Di Gennaro - Antonio
Screenplay
- Nicola Guaglianone (Screenplay)
- Menotti (Screenplay)
- Nicola Guaglianone (Story)
Music: Michele Braga, Gabriele Mainetti
Cinematography: Michele D'Attanasio
Editing: Andrea Maguolo
Production: Goon Films, RAI Cinema
Country: Italy
Language: Italiano
Budget: $2M
Box Office: $6M
Original Language: it
Keywords
rome, italy, anti hero, camorra, criminal underworld, superhero spoof, terrorist plot, terrorist bombing, masked superhero, township superhero, small time crook, eaten by animal, burned face, mentally handicapped, radioactive waste
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is They Call Me Jeeg about?
- Exposed to radioactive waste, small-time crook Enzo gains super-strength. A misanthropic, introverted brute, he uses his powers for personal gain until he meets Alessia, a mentally ill girl who believes Enzo is the hero from her favorite anime, Steel Jeeg.
- Who directed They Call Me Jeeg?
- They Call Me Jeeg was directed by Gabriele Mainetti.
- Who stars in They Call Me Jeeg?
- They Call Me Jeeg stars Claudio Santamaria, Luca Marinelli, Ilenia Pastorelli, Stefano Ambrogi, Maurizio Tesei, Daniele Trombetti.
- How long is They Call Me Jeeg?
- They Call Me Jeeg has a runtime of 1h 52m (112 minutes).
- What genre is They Call Me Jeeg?
- They Call Me Jeeg is a Drama, Action, Science Fiction film.
- What is the budget of They Call Me Jeeg?
- They Call Me Jeeg had a budget of $2M.
- How much did They Call Me Jeeg gross?
- They Call Me Jeeg grossed $6M worldwide.
- Where was They Call Me Jeeg produced?
- They Call Me Jeeg was produced in Italy.