The Sweet and the Bitter(2007)
Il dolce e l'amaro
In a world ruled by violence, every choice leaves a bitter taste
The Sweet and the Bitter Synopsis
Saro, a young Sicilian thug, that from jobs assigned by his godfather, won the favor of leaders of Cosa Nostra, becoming a "man of honor".
The Sweet and the Bitter (2007) is a crime and drama film directed by Andrea Porporati, released on September 4, 2007 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Luigi Lo Cascio, Donatella Finocchiaro, Gaetano Bruno and Renato Carpentieri. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 33 ratings.
- Director:
- Andrea Porporati
- Writers:
- Andrea Porporati, Annio Gioacchino Stasi
- Producers:
- Francesco Tornatore
- Cinematographer:
- Alessandro Pesci
- Composer:
- Ezio Bosso
- Production:
- Indigo Film
- Status:
- Released
The Sweet and the Bitter Cast & Crew
Main cast
Luigi Lo Cascio
as Saro Scordia
Donatella Finocchiaro
as Ada
Gaetano Bruno
as Mimmo
Renato Carpentieri
as Vicari
- Toni Gambino
Toni Gambino
as Gaetano
Fabrizio Gifuni
as Stefano
Ornella Giusto
as Antonia
Pier Luigi Misasi
as Cosimo
- Gioacchino Cappelli
Gioacchino Cappelli
as Saro at 14
Vincenzo Amato
as Vito Scordia, Saro's father
- Emanuela Muni
Emanuela Muni
as Lady in a wig
- Pietro Arciadiacono
Pietro Arciadiacono
as Proprietario chiosco
Key crew
Directed by Andrea Porporati, written by Andrea Porporati and Annio Gioacchino Stasi, produced by Francesco Tornatore.
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The Sweet and the Bitter Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 33 ratings.
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The Sweet and the Bitter – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Sweet and the Bitter online?
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The Sweet and the Bitter (2007) is available to stream on Infinity Selection Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Sweet and the Bitter?
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The main cast of The Sweet and the Bitter (2007) includes Luigi Lo Cascio, Donatella Finocchiaro, Gaetano Bruno, Renato Carpentieri and Toni Gambino. The film was directed by Andrea Porporati. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Sweet and the Bitter released?
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The Sweet and the Bitter was released on September 4, 2007 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is The Sweet and the Bitter worth watching?
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The Sweet and the Bitter (2007) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 33 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.