The Stolen Children (1992)
Overview
Antonio, a policeman (carabiniere), has an order to take two children (Rosetta and her brother Luciano) from Milan to Sicily to an orphanage. Their mother has been arrested for forcing Rosetta (11 years old) to work as a prostitute. First the relation between Antonio and the children is tough, but it relaxes so they become temporary friends.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | it |
| Popularity | 3.071 |
Directed By
Gianni Amelio
Crew
Gianni Amelio
Sandro Petraglia
Giorgia Cecere
Franco Piersanti
Tonino Nardi
Renato Tafuri
TOP CAST
Enrico Lo Verso
Antonio
Valentina Scalici
Rosetta
Giuseppe Ieracitano
Luciano
Marina Golovine
Nathalie
Florence Darel
Martine
Vitalba Andrea
Sorella di Antonio
Massimo De Lorenzo
Papaleo
Renato Carpentieri
Maresciallo
Fabio Alessandrini
Grignani
Vincenzo Peluso
Carabiniere napoletano
Celeste Brancato
Signora Papaleo
Santo Santonocito
Carabiniere siciliano
Lello Serao
Cliente casa Rosetta
Agostino Zumbo
Sacerdote istituto
Maria Pia Di Giovanni
Madre Rosetta
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