Toni (1999)
Toni is a mob movie combined with an urban love story and reflections about one's roots. The protagonist, Toni, is a young man from a small village in the south of Italy who arrives at the station Gare de Lyon in Paris. He never questions the education he receives from his mob family or the rules to which he is always chained. He contacts a man called "The Old Man," a strange character discarded by the family who is of help from time to time. This man is supposed to communicate to Toni all necessary information for him to accomplish his mission. Toni plans to execute it in perfect calm. But things do not go according to plan. He meets Marie, a vulnerable journalist whose best friend has just committed suicide. Two doomed characters enter a mysterious relationship.
Cast
- Alessandro Gassmann - Toni
- Béatrice Dalle - Marie
- Raf Vallone - The Old Man
- Venantino Venantini - Minelli
- Elena Varzi - Sylvana
- Martin Esposito - L'ange gardien
- Roland Marchisio - Pippo
- Bruno Delahaye - Jacques
- Salvatore Ingoglia - L'homme de main de Minelli
Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Toni about?
- Toni is a mob movie combined with an urban love story and reflections about one's roots. The protagonist, Toni, is a young man from a small village in the south of Italy who arrives at the station Gare de Lyon in Paris. He never questions the education he receives from his mob family or the rules to which he is always chained. He contacts a man called "The Old Man," a strange character discarded by the family who is of help from time to time. This man is supposed to communicate to Toni all necessary information for him to accomplish his mission. Toni plans to execute it in perfect calm. But things do not go according to plan. He meets Marie, a vulnerable journalist whose best friend has just committed suicide. Two doomed characters enter a mysterious relationship.
- Who directed Toni?
- Toni was directed by Philomène Esposito.
- Who stars in Toni?
- Toni stars Alessandro Gassmann, Béatrice Dalle, Raf Vallone, Venantino Venantini, Elena Varzi, Martin Esposito.
- How long is Toni?
- Toni has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Toni?
- Toni is a Crime, Drama, Romance film.
- Where was Toni produced?
- Toni was produced in France, Italy.