Don Bosco(1988)
Don Bosco Synopsis
This film depicts the life of Saint John Bosco, who dedicated his life to rescuing abandoned and exploited street children in Turin.
Don Bosco (1988) is a history and drama film directed by Leandro Castellani, released on January 31, 1988 with a runtime of 1h 48m. It stars Ben Gazzara, Patsy Kensit, Karl Zinny and Piera Degli Esposti. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Leandro Castellani
- Writers:
- Ennio De Concini, Silvana Buzzo, Ennio De Concini
- Producers:
- Alfio Sugaroni, Corrado Biggi
- Cinematographer:
- Renato Tafuri
- Composer:
- Stelvio Cipriani
- Production:
- RAI, Elle Di Ci, Tiber Cinematografica
- Status:
- Released
Don Bosco Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ben Gazzara
as Don Giovanni Bosco
Patsy Kensit
as Lina
Karl Zinny
as Giuseppe
Piera Degli Esposti
as La madre di Lina
Philippe Leroy
as Papa Leone XIII
Leopoldo Trieste
as Don Borel
Raymond Pellegrin
as Papa Pio IX
Edmund Purdom
as Urbano Rattazzi
Rik Battaglia
as Marchese Michele Cavour
Aldo E. Castellani
as The Little Cobbler
Silvano Tranquilli
Laurent Terzieff
as Monsignor Gastaldi
Key crew
Directed by Leandro Castellani, written by Ennio De Concini, Silvana Buzzo and Ennio De Concini, produced by Alfio Sugaroni and Corrado Biggi.
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Don Bosco Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 8 ratings.
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Don Bosco – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Don Bosco online?
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Don Bosco (1988) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Don Bosco?
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The main cast of Don Bosco (1988) includes Ben Gazzara, Patsy Kensit, Karl Zinny, Piera Degli Esposti and Philippe Leroy. The film was directed by Leandro Castellani. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Don Bosco released?
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Don Bosco was released on January 31, 1988 and runs for 1h 48m.
Is Don Bosco worth watching?
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Don Bosco (1988) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy history and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.