Il Frullo del passero (1988)
Directed by Gianfranco Mingozzi

Drama / Romance

Film Synopsis

Gabriel is an old man who has a desperate need for someone to whom he can confess his past amorous adventures.  For this role he selects the beautiful Silvaine, even though she has never liked him.  As she listens to Gabriel's colourful tales, the young woman slowly begins to succumb to his charms...
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Film Credits

  • Director: Gianfranco Mingozzi
  • Script: Tonino Guerra, Gianfranco Mingozzi, Roberto Roversi
  • Cinematographer: Luigi Verga
  • Music: Mauro Malavasi
  • Cast: Philippe Noiret (Gabriele Battistini), Ornella Muti (Silvana), Nicola Farron (Young Man), Chiara Argelli (Gabriele's Wife), Sabrina Ferilli (La donna delle stelle), Claudine Auger (Dino's Widow), Beppe Chierici (Parroco), Claudio Del Falco (Adamo), Miriam Axa (Eva), Giuseppe Mauro Cruciano (Gabriele's son), Claudio Rosini (Gabriele's son), Roberto Giannini (Journalist), Bruno Rosa (Dino), Rosa Di Brigida
  • Country: Italy / France
  • Language: Italian
  • Support: Color
  • Runtime: 95 min

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