Ernesto(1979)
Ernesto Synopsis
Ernesto is a young Italian Jew of the early 1900s who works in his uncle's factory in Trieste. Not entirely secure with his sexual orientation, Ernesto enters into an affair with one of his uncle's employees.
Ernesto (1979) is a drama, music and romance film directed by Salvatore Samperi, released on January 12, 1979 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Martin Halm, Michele Placido, Virna Lisi and Turi Ferro. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 24 ratings.
- Director:
- Salvatore Samperi
- Writers:
- Umberto Saba, Amedeo Pagani, Peter Berling
- Producers:
- Marco Tamburella, Salvatore Samperi, José Frade
- Cinematographer:
- Camillo Bazzoni
- Production:
- Albatros Filmproduktion, Clesi Cinematografica, José Frade Producciones Cinematográficas, Award Films International
- Status:
- Released
Ernesto Cast & Crew
Main cast
Martin Halm
as Ernesto
Michele Placido
as The man
Virna Lisi
as Ernesto's Mother
Turi Ferro
as Carlo Wilder
Lara Wendel
as Ilio / Rachele
Gisela Hahn
as Signora Luzzato, Mother of Ilio and Rachele
Stefano Madia
as Ernesto's friend Andrea
Francisco Marsó
as Uncle Giovanni
- Miranda Nocelli
Miranda Nocelli
as Prostitute Sandra
Concha Velasco
as Aunt Regina
Renato Salvatori
as Cesco
Marco Guadagno
as Ilio (voice) (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Salvatore Samperi, written by Umberto Saba, Amedeo Pagani and Peter Berling, produced by Marco Tamburella, Salvatore Samperi and José Frade.
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Ernesto Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 24 ratings.
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Ernesto – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Ernesto online?
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Ernesto (1979) is available to stream on CG TV STREAMING and MYmovies One, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video and CG TV STREAMING. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Ernesto?
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The main cast of Ernesto (1979) includes Martin Halm, Michele Placido, Virna Lisi, Turi Ferro and Lara Wendel. The film was directed by Salvatore Samperi. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Ernesto released?
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Ernesto was released on January 12, 1979 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is Ernesto worth watching?
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Ernesto (1979) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 24 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, music and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.