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Writers:
Tonino Guerra (writer)
Paolo Taviani (writer)
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Contact:
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Release Date:
13 May 1987 (France) more
Genre:
Drama more
Plot:
After the bankruptcy of their father's stonemasonry firm, brothers Nicola and Andrea emigrate to America to restore their fortunes... more | add synopsis
Awards:
3 wins more
NewsDesk:
It's Must-See CBS
 (From Studio Briefing - Film News. 11 April 2003)

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Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Vincent Spano ... Nicola Bonnano

Joaquim de Almeida ... Andrea Bonnano
Greta Scacchi ... Edna Bonnano

Désirée Nosbusch ... Mabel Bonnano (as Desiree Becker)
Omero Antonutti ... Bonanno aka Babbo
Bérangère Bonvoisin ... Mrs. Griffith
David Brandon ... Grass, Griffith's Production Manager
Brian Freilino ... Thompson, Griffith's Assistant
Margarita Lozano ... The Venetian
Massimo Venturiello ... Duccio Bonnano
Andrea Prodan ... Irish Cameraman

Charles Dance ... D.W. Griffith
Dorotea Ausenda
Ugo Bencini
Daniel Bosch
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Good morning Babilonia (Italy)
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Runtime:
UK:117 min | USA:117 min
Country:
Italy | France | USA
Language:
English | Italian
Color:
Color
Sound Mix:
Stereo
Filming Locations:
Livorno, Tuscany, Italy more

Fun Stuff

Goofs:
Continuity: The director D.W. Griffith is sat into his car and looking outside the right window, attracted by the Italian Pavillion of the Universal Expo in San Francisco. He asks the driver to stop, gets down, walks around the car and, on the left side, looks again towards the Pavillion (that should have been on the right side) more
Quotes:
D.W. Griffith: Never mind. Artists communicate through their work. more
Movie Connections:
Features Intolerance: Love's Struggle Throughout the Ages (1916) more

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5 out of 10 people found the following comment useful.
Unadulterated Genius, 13 March 2003
10/10
Author: mbgeorge from Sacramento, California

The film is historical and quite moving, encapsulating the experience of Italian Immigrants adjusting to a new life in the New World. The two brothers, and other characters, are well-developed. The film has excellent timing, breathtaking cinematography and a gripping storyline.

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