The Vesuvians (1997)
"I vesuviani" (original title)

A fisherman who lives in the Rione Terra of Pozzuoli, catches a polyp that at night is transformed into a sensuous woman. An odd black prince who claims to be the brother of the unfortunate... See full summary »

Directors:

Antonio Capuano, Pappi Corsicato,

Writers:

Pappi Corsicato (segment), Ivan Cotroneo (segment),

Stars:

Anna Bonaiuto, Iaia Forte, Enzo Moscato

3 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
Anna Bonaiuto	...	(segments "Stirpe di Iana, La" and "Salita, La")
Iaia Forte	...	(segment "Stirpe di Iana, La")
Enzo Moscato	...	(segment "Maruzzella")
Nunzia Di Somma	...	(segment "Maruzzella")
Tonino Taiuti	...	(segment "Sofialorén")
Flavio Brunetti	...	(segment "Sofialorén")
Clelia Rondinella	...	(segment "Sofialorén")
Antonio Pennarella	...	(segment "Diavolo in bottiglia, Il")
Teresa Saponangelo	...	(segment "Diavolo in bottiglia, Il")
Renato Carpentieri	...	(segment "Diavolo in bottiglia, Il")
Toni Servillo	...	(segment "Salita - La")
Cristina Donadio	...	(segment "Stirpe di Iana, La"
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Maria Luisa Abbate	...	(segments "Stirpe di Ivana - La" / "Salita - La")
Anna Avitabile	...	(segment "Stirpe di Ivana, La")
Maurizio Bizzi	...	(segment "Salita - La")

Storyline

A fisherman who lives in the Rione Terra of Pozzuoli, catches a polyp that at night is transformed into a sensuous woman. An odd black prince who claims to be the brother of the unfortunate woman tells the fisherman about the sad fate to which she has been condemned by a magic spell. But the polyp, which has taken lodging in a tub and at night visits Toritore's bed, in spite of it all will ultimately meet her fate in a frying-pan.

---

Genres:

Comedy | Drama

---

Details

Country:

Italy

Language:

Italian

Release Date:

30 August 1997 (Italy)

Also Known As:

The Vesuvians

Filming Locations:

Naples, Campania, Italy

Company Credits

Production Co:

Megaris, Mikado Film, Radiotelevisione Italiana

Technical Specs

Runtime:

140 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby SR

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Connections

References The Hawks and the Sparrows (1966)

User Reviews