The Night of the Shooting Stars (1982)

The Night of the Shooting Stars (1982) poster

The Night of San Lorenzo, the night of the shooting stars, is the night when dreams come true in Italian folklore. In 1944, a group of Italians flee their town after hearing rumours that the Nazis plan to blow it up and that the Americans are about to arrive to liberate them.

Director: Vittorio Taviani, Paolo Taviani
Genre: War, Drama
Runtime: 105 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Nicola Piovani
Cinematography: Franco Di Giacomo
Editing: Roberto Perpignani
Production: Ager Cinematografica, RAI
Country: Italy
Language: Deutsch, Italiano
Original Language: it

Keywords

civil war, anti-nazi resistance

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Night of the Shooting Stars about?
The Night of San Lorenzo, the night of the shooting stars, is the night when dreams come true in Italian folklore. In 1944, a group of Italians flee their town after hearing rumours that the Nazis plan to blow it up and that the Americans are about to arrive to liberate them.
Who directed The Night of the Shooting Stars?
The Night of the Shooting Stars was directed by Vittorio Taviani, Paolo Taviani.
Who stars in The Night of the Shooting Stars?
The Night of the Shooting Stars stars Omero Antonutti, Margarita Lozano, Claudio Bigagli, Miriam Guidelli, Massimo Bonetti, Enrica Maria Modugno.
How long is The Night of the Shooting Stars?
The Night of the Shooting Stars has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
What genre is The Night of the Shooting Stars?
The Night of the Shooting Stars is a War, Drama film.
Where was The Night of the Shooting Stars produced?
The Night of the Shooting Stars was produced in Italy.