Idoli controluce (1965)
Having been assigned by his publisher to write a biography of Omar Sivori, the great footballer, Ugo Sanfelice heads for Torino. Given he is not very knowledgeable about soccer, Ugo tries -several times but in vain - to obtain an appointment from Sivori. Forced to fall back upon persons being or having been in contact with the elusive star, he gets to know young forward-center Moretti and soon becomes friendly with him. The young man confides in him and tells him the whole truth about his own "career" : the training in a small provincial team, the promising debut alongside Sivori, the desertion of his fiancée, the premature decline due to a dissolute life. When Sanfelice finally meets Sivori, he finds that the star is no match - humanely at least - for Moretti and he gives up writing the book at all.
Cast
- Massimo Girotti - Ugo Sanfelice
- Omar Sivori - Himself
- Valeria Ciangottini - Liliana
- Joanna Shimkus - Alexandra
- Riccardo Garrone - Arturo Baldi
- Angela Freddi - Ada Mauri
- Gaspare Zola - Nanni Moretti
- Edy Biagetti - Dirigente sportivo
- Nicole Tessier - Olivia Cesarini Argan
- John Charles - Self
Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Idoli controluce about?
- Having been assigned by his publisher to write a biography of Omar Sivori, the great footballer, Ugo Sanfelice heads for Torino. Given he is not very knowledgeable about soccer, Ugo tries -several times but in vain - to obtain an appointment from Sivori. Forced to fall back upon persons being or having been in contact with the elusive star, he gets to know young forward-center Moretti and soon becomes friendly with him. The young man confides in him and tells him the whole truth about his own "career" : the training in a small provincial team, the promising debut alongside Sivori, the desertion of his fiancée, the premature decline due to a dissolute life. When Sanfelice finally meets Sivori, he finds that the star is no match - humanely at least - for Moretti and he gives up writing the book at all.
- Who directed Idoli controluce?
- Idoli controluce was directed by Enzo Battaglia.
- Who stars in Idoli controluce?
- Idoli controluce stars Massimo Girotti, Omar Sivori, Valeria Ciangottini, Joanna Shimkus, Riccardo Garrone, Angela Freddi.
- How long is Idoli controluce?
- Idoli controluce has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
- What genre is Idoli controluce?
- Idoli controluce is a Drama film.
- Where was Idoli controluce produced?
- Idoli controluce was produced in Italy.