The Bull of Pallonetto (2018)
The film intends to shed light on a character known only by a few specialists in the world of boxing: Joe Esposito, The Bull of Pallonetto. Through his lifestory, some of the most important events of the 20th century are explored: from fascism to liberation, from migration towards America to the Soviet invasion of Hungary. The legendary figure of Joe was unjustly tainted for years by betting scandals; but Giuseppe Esposito represents an exemplary figure for the city of Naples: a man of humble origins who fought to build himself a future, succeeding in resisting and fighting against all adversities of an unfortunate destiny.
Director: Luigi Barletta
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 57 min
Release Date: June 16, 2018
Country: Italy
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
More Films by Director: Luigi Barletta
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Bull of Pallonetto about?
- The film intends to shed light on a character known only by a few specialists in the world of boxing: Joe Esposito, The Bull of Pallonetto. Through his lifestory, some of the most important events of the 20th century are explored: from fascism to liberation, from migration towards America to the Soviet invasion of Hungary. The legendary figure of Joe was unjustly tainted for years by betting scandals; but Giuseppe Esposito represents an exemplary figure for the city of Naples: a man of humble origins who fought to build himself a future, succeeding in resisting and fighting against all adversities of an unfortunate destiny.
- Who directed The Bull of Pallonetto?
- The Bull of Pallonetto was directed by Luigi Barletta.
- How long is The Bull of Pallonetto?
- The Bull of Pallonetto has a runtime of 57m (57 minutes).
- What genre is The Bull of Pallonetto?
- The Bull of Pallonetto is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Bull of Pallonetto produced?
- The Bull of Pallonetto was produced in Italy.