The Balloon Vendor(1974)
Il venditore di palloncini
The Balloon Vendor Synopsis
A young boy tries to make living out of a puppet show when his mother abandons him and his father.
The Balloon Vendor (1974) is a drama film directed by Mario Gariazzo, released on December 21, 1974 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Lee J. Cobb, James Whitmore, Renato Cestiè and Marina Malfatti. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Mario Gariazzo
- Writers:
- Mario Gariazzo, Armando Novelli, Luisa Montagnana
- Producers:
- Armando Novelli
- Cinematographer:
- Claudio Racca
- Production:
- Cineproduzioni Daunia 70
- Status:
- Released
The Balloon Vendor Cast & Crew
Main cast
Lee J. Cobb
as Twenty Years
James Whitmore
as Antonio
Renato Cestiè
as Giacomino
Marina Malfatti
as Maria
Maurizio Arena
as Romolo
Adolfo Celi
as Dr. Monforte
- Lina Volonghi
Lina Volonghi
as Sister Maria
Cyril Cusack
as Balloon Vendor
- Arnaldo Caivano
Arnaldo Caivano
as Ice Cream Vendor (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Mario Gariazzo, written by Mario Gariazzo, Armando Novelli and Luisa Montagnana, produced by Armando Novelli.
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The Balloon Vendor Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 3 ratings.
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The Balloon Vendor – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Balloon Vendor online?
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The Balloon Vendor (1974) 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 The Balloon Vendor?
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The main cast of The Balloon Vendor (1974) includes Lee J. Cobb, James Whitmore, Renato Cestiè, Marina Malfatti and Maurizio Arena. The film was directed by Mario Gariazzo. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Balloon Vendor released?
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The Balloon Vendor was released on December 21, 1974 and runs for 1h 29m.
Is The Balloon Vendor worth watching?
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The Balloon Vendor (1974) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.