Three Brothers(1981)
Tre fratelli
The Memorable World of Italian Dreams... The Private World of Three Brothers
Three Brothers Synopsis
In a farmhouse in southern Italy, an old woman dies. Her husband summons their sons: from Rome, Raffaele, a judge facing a political case for which he risks assassination; from Naples, the religious and ideological Rocco, a counselor at a correctional institute for boys; from Turin, Nicola, a factory worker involved in labor disputes. Once home, each encounters the past and engages in reveries of what may come.
Three Brothers (1981) is a drama film directed by Francesco Rosi, released on March 19, 1981 with a runtime of 1h 53m. It stars Philippe Noiret, Michele Placido, Vittorio Mezzogiorno and Andréa Ferréol. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 44 ratings.
- Director:
- Francesco Rosi
- Writers:
- Tonino Guerra, Tonino Guerra, Francesco Rosi
- Producers:
- Giorgio Nocella, Antonio Macri
- Cinematographer:
- Pasqualino De Santis
- Composer:
- Piero Piccioni
- Production:
- Gaumont, Iter Film
- Status:
- Released
Three Brothers (1981) Trailer
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Three Brothers Cast & Crew
Main cast
Philippe Noiret
as Raffaele Giuranna
Michele Placido
as Nicola Giuranna
Vittorio Mezzogiorno
as Rocco Giuranna / Young Donato
Andréa Ferréol
as Raffaele's Wife
Maddalena Crippa
as Giovanna
Rosaria Tafuri
as Rosaria
Marta Zoffoli
as Marta
Tino Schirinzi
as Raffaeles's Friend
Simonetta Stefanelli
as Young Donato's Wife
Pietro Biondi
as 1st Judge
Charles Vanel
as Donato Giuranna
Accursio Di Leo
as 1st Friend at Bar
Key crew
Directed by Francesco Rosi, written by Tonino Guerra, Tonino Guerra and Francesco Rosi, produced by Giorgio Nocella and Antonio Macri.
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Three Brothers Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 44 ratings.
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Three Brothers – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Three Brothers online?
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Three Brothers (1981) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Three Brothers?
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The main cast of Three Brothers (1981) includes Philippe Noiret, Michele Placido, Vittorio Mezzogiorno, Andréa Ferréol and Maddalena Crippa. The film was directed by Francesco Rosi. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Three Brothers released?
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Three Brothers was released on March 19, 1981 and runs for 1h 53m.
Is Three Brothers worth watching?
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Three Brothers (1981) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 44 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Three Brothers?
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