Lamerica(1994)
Lamerica Synopsis
Fiore, an Italian conman, arrives in post Communist Albania with Gino, his young apprentice, to set up a shoe factory that will never open. The con requires a native Albanian, so they designate Spiro, an impoverished and confused former political prisoner as chairman of the board. When Fiore returns to Italy to get government funds for the project, Spiro unexpectedly disappears and Gino sets out on a journey to find him. The search leads him to discover Spiro's tragic personal history and witness Albanian poverty firsthand.
Lamerica (1994) is a drama film directed by Gianni Amelio, released on September 9, 1994 with a runtime of 1h 52m. It stars Enrico Lo Verso, Michele Placido, Piro Milkani and Carmelo Di Mazzarelli. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 67 ratings.
- Director:
- Gianni Amelio
- Writers:
- Gianni Amelio, Andrea Porporati, Alessandro Sermoneta
- Producers:
- Mario Cecchi Gori, Vittorio Cecchi Gori
- Cinematographer:
- Luca Bigazzi
- Composer:
- Franco Piersanti
- Production:
- Alia Film, Cecchi Gori Group Tiger Cinematografica, Arena Films, RAI, Vega Film, Canal+
- Status:
- Released
Lamerica (1994) Trailer
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Lamerica Cast & Crew
Main cast
Enrico Lo Verso
as Gino
Michele Placido
as Fiore
Piro Milkani
as Selimi
Carmelo Di Mazzarelli
as Spiro
Elida Janushi
as Selimi's Cousin
- Sefer Pema
Sefer Pema
as Labor Camp Warden
- Idajet Sejdia
Idajet Sejdia
as Dr. Kruja
Marjeta Ljarja
as Factory Manager
- Elida Ndreu
Elida Ndreu
as Nightclub Singer
- Ilir Ara
Ilir Ara
as Orphanage Guardian
- Liliana Subashi
Liliana Subashi
as Hospital Doctor
- Artan Marina
Artan Marina
as Ismail
Key crew
Directed by Gianni Amelio, written by Gianni Amelio, Andrea Porporati and Alessandro Sermoneta, produced by Mario Cecchi Gori and Vittorio Cecchi Gori.
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Lamerica Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 67 ratings.
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Lamerica – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Lamerica?
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The main cast of Lamerica (1994) includes Enrico Lo Verso, Michele Placido, Piro Milkani, Carmelo Di Mazzarelli and Elida Janushi. The film was directed by Gianni Amelio. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Lamerica released?
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Lamerica was released on September 9, 1994 and runs for 1h 52m.
Is Lamerica worth watching?
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Lamerica (1994) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 67 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 Lamerica?
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