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Padre Padrone

★ 6.8 1977 114 min Drama

The true story of the life of Gavino Ledda, the son of a Sardinian shepherd, and how he managed to escape his harsh, almost barbaric existence by slowly educating himself, despite violent opposition from his brutal father.

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Padre Padrone in its release era

Released in 1977, Padre Padrone sits inside the 1970s catalog. Explore its creators, studio connections, genres and nearby releases from the same period.

Release
1977-05-20
TMDB score
6.8/10
Original language
IT
Status
Released
Production
Italy
Studio
RAI, CINEMA S.r.l.

People behind the title

DirectorVittorio TavianiDirectorPaolo TavianiWriterPaolo TavianiWriterVittorio TavianiCastOmero AntonuttiCastSaverio MarconiCastMarcella MichelangeliCastFabrizio Forte

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Topicsshepherdsheepilliteracyabusive fatheraccordionsardinia, italybiographybestiality

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