Padre Padrone (1977)

  • NR
  • 09/24/1977 (US)
  • Drama
  • 1h 54m

Overview

The true story of the life of Gavino Ledda, the son of a Sardinian shepherd, and how he managed to escape his harsh, almost barbaric existence by slowly educating himself, despite violent opposition from his brutal father.

Paolo Taviani

Director, Writer

Vittorio Taviani

Director, Writer

Cast

Omero Antonutti's headshot

Omero Antonutti

Padre
Saverio Marconi's headshot

Saverio Marconi

Gavino
Marcella Michelangeli's headshot

Marcella Michelangeli

Madre
Fabrizio Forte's headshot

Fabrizio Forte

Young Gavino
Marino Cenna's headshot

Marino Cenna

Young shepherd
Stanko Molnar's headshot

Stanko Molnar

Sebastiano
Gavino Ledda's headshot

Gavino Ledda

Himself
Nanni Moretti's headshot

Nanni Moretti

Cesare

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