The Sandman(1981)
L'uomo della sabbia
The Sandman Synopsis
A young student, haunted by the memory of a mysterious figure called Coppelius who killed his father, starts to slowly lose his mind when he encounters an emotionless woman that is actually an automata, as well as a weird salesman who actually could be the man responsible for his father's death.
The Sandman (1981) is a horror and tv movie film directed by Giulio Questi, released on May 20, 1981 with a runtime of 1h 17m. It stars Donato Placido, Francesca Muzio, Saverio Vallone and Barbara Pilavin. Viewers rate it 2.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Giulio Questi
- Writers:
- E. T. A. Hoffmann, Giulio Questi, Mauro Marchesini
- Production:
- RAI
- Status:
- Released
The Sandman Cast & Crew
Main cast
Donato Placido
as Nathaniel
- Francesca Muzio
Francesca Muzio
as Clara
Saverio Vallone
as Lotario
- Barbara Pilavin
Barbara Pilavin
as La madre di Nataniele
Luca Dal Fabbro
as L'amico
Mario Feliciani
as Coppola
Ferruccio De Ceresa
as Spallanzani
Key crew
Directed by Giulio Questi, written by E. T. A. Hoffmann, Giulio Questi and Mauro Marchesini.
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The Sandman Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 2.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The Sandman – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Sandman online?
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Who stars in The Sandman?
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The main cast of The Sandman (1981) includes Donato Placido, Francesca Muzio, Saverio Vallone, Barbara Pilavin and Luca Dal Fabbro. The film was directed by Giulio Questi. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Sandman released?
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The Sandman was released on May 20, 1981 and runs for 1h 17m.
Is The Sandman worth watching?
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The Sandman (1981) holds an average rating of 2.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.