Scugnizzi
Scugnizzi is a 1989 Italian musical drama, directed by Nanni Loy. The film is also called "Street Kids" in the American market.[1]
| Scugnizzi | |
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| Directed by | Nanni Loy |
| Written by | Nanni Loy Elvio Porta |
| Produced by | Giovanni Di Clemente |
| Starring | Leo Gullotta Pino Ammendola |
| Cinematography | Claudio Cirillo |
| Edited by | Franco Fraticelli |
| Music by | Claudio Mattone |
| Distributed by | Titanus Distribuzione |
Release date |
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Running time | 122 minutes |
| Country | Italy |
| Language | Italian |
Plot
Fortunato Assante (Leo Gullotta) is an out work/out of money actor. He agrees to take a job teaching drama at a reform school. After some hesitation he realizes the potential and ability of various students, and has pity for the lives these kids have lived on the streets.
Cast
- Leo Gullotta as Fortunato Assante
- Pino Ammendola as Salvatore
- Francesco Allocca as Kid
- Sara Basile as Iodice
- Pino Caruso as the judge
- Tosca D'Aquino as Teresa
- Aldo Giuffrè as Don Nicola
- Bardia King as Brono
- Marco Leonardi as Salvatore
- Lina Polito as Mrs. Lanzetta
Awards
| Award | Category | Nominee | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| David di Donatello Awards[2] | Best Music | Claudio Mattone | Won |
| Best Song | Claudio Mattone | Won | |
| Best Costume Design | Danda Ortona | Nominated | |
| Best Director | Nanni Loy | Nominated | |
| Best Producer | Giovanni di Clemente | Nominated | |
| Best Screenplay | Nanni Loy Elvio Porta |
Nominated | |
| Italian Golden Globes | Best Original Score | Claudio Mattone | Won |
| Italian National Syndicate of Film Journalists | Best Score | Claudio Mattone | Won |
| 46th Venice International Film Festival | Golden Osella/Best Score | Won | |
| Little Golden Lion | Nanni Loy | Won | |
| The President of the Italian Senate's Gold Medal | Nanni Loy | Won |
References
- Clarke Fountain. "Scugnizzi Review". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. Baseline & All Movie Guide. Archived from the original on January 30, 2013. Retrieved June 28, 2012.
- "David di Donatello Awards 1990". filmaffinity.com. Retrieved June 28, 2012.
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