The Night of the Shooting Stars(1982)
La notte di San Lorenzo
The Night of the Shooting Stars Synopsis
The Night of San Lorenzo, the night of the shooting stars, is the night when dreams come true in Italian folklore. In 1944, a group of Italians flee their town after hearing rumours that the Nazis plan to blow it up and that the Americans are about to arrive to liberate them.
The Night of the Shooting Stars (1982) is a war and drama film directed by Paolo Taviani, released on September 16, 1982 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Omero Antonutti, Margarita Lozano, Claudio Bigagli and Miriam Guidelli. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 132 ratings.
- Director:
- Paolo Taviani
- Writers:
- Paolo Taviani, Tonino Guerra, Vittorio Taviani
- Producers:
- Giuliani G. De Negri
- Cinematographer:
- Franco Di Giacomo
- Composer:
- Nicola Piovani
- Production:
- Ager Cinematografica, RAI
- Status:
- Released
The Night of the Shooting Stars (1982) Trailer
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The Night of the Shooting Stars Cast & Crew
Main cast
Omero Antonutti
as Galvano
Margarita Lozano
as Concetta
Claudio Bigagli
as Corrado
- Miriam Guidelli
Miriam Guidelli
as Belindia
Massimo Bonetti
as Nicola
Enrica Maria Modugno
as Mara
Sabina Vannucchi
as Rosanna
- Giorgio Naddi
Giorgio Naddi
as Bishop
- Micol Guidelli
Micol Guidelli
as Cecilia
Renata Zamengo
as La Scardigli
Massimo Sarchielli
as Father Marmugi
Giovanni Guidelli
as Marmugi Junior
Key crew
Directed by Paolo Taviani, written by Paolo Taviani, Tonino Guerra and Vittorio Taviani, produced by Giuliani G. De Negri.
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The Night of the Shooting Stars Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 132 ratings.
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The Night of the Shooting Stars – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Night of the Shooting Stars online?
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The Night of the Shooting Stars (1982) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Night of the Shooting Stars?
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The main cast of The Night of the Shooting Stars (1982) includes Omero Antonutti, Margarita Lozano, Claudio Bigagli, Miriam Guidelli and Massimo Bonetti. The film was directed by Paolo Taviani. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Night of the Shooting Stars released?
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The Night of the Shooting Stars was released on September 16, 1982 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is The Night of the Shooting Stars worth watching?
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The Night of the Shooting Stars (1982) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 132 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy war and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Night of the Shooting Stars?
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