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Lucky and Zorba

Original title: La gabbianella e il gatto
  • 1998
  • G
  • 1h 15m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
2K
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Lucky and Zorba (1998)
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A dying seagull entrusts her egg to a cat named Zorba, who promises three things: he won't eat the egg, he'll care for the egg, and he'll teach the baby seagull to fly.A dying seagull entrusts her egg to a cat named Zorba, who promises three things: he won't eat the egg, he'll care for the egg, and he'll teach the baby seagull to fly.A dying seagull entrusts her egg to a cat named Zorba, who promises three things: he won't eat the egg, he'll care for the egg, and he'll teach the baby seagull to fly.

  • Director
    • Enzo D'Alò
  • Writers
    • Enzo D'Alò
    • Umberto Marino
    • Luis Sepúlveda
  • Stars
    • Carlo Verdone
    • Antonio Albanese
    • Luis Sepúlveda
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.2/10
    2K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Enzo D'Alò
    • Writers
      • Enzo D'Alò
      • Umberto Marino
      • Luis Sepúlveda
    • Stars
      • Carlo Verdone
      • Antonio Albanese
      • Luis Sepúlveda
    • 7User reviews
    • 9Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins total

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    Trailer 0:36
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    Top cast24

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    Carlo Verdone
    Carlo Verdone
    • Zorba
    • (voice)
    Antonio Albanese
    Antonio Albanese
    • Il Grande Topo
    • (voice)
    Luis Sepúlveda
    • Il Poeta
    • (voice)
    Melba Ruffo
    • Bobulina
    • (voice)
    Sofia Baratta
    • Gabbianella Neonata
    • (voice)
    Veronica Puccio
    • Gabbianella Bambina
    • (voice)
    Domitilla D'Amico
    • Gabbianella Adolescente
    • (voice)
    Margherita Birri
    • Nina
    • (voice)
    Luca Biagini
    Luca Biagini
    • Diderot
    • (voice)
    Valerio Ruggeri
    Valerio Ruggeri
    • Segretario
    • (voice)
    Paolo Lombardi
    • Colonnello
    • (voice)
    Gabriele Patriarca
    • Pallino
    • (voice)
    Paola Tedesco
    Paola Tedesco
    • Rosa Dei Venti
    • (voice)
    Massimo Lodolo
    • Ciambellano
    • (voice)
    Alida Milana
    • Kengah
    • (voice)
    Fabrizio Vidale
    • Igor
    • (voice)
    Roberto Stocchi
    • Topo 1
    • (voice)
    Roberto Ciufoli
    • Topo 2
    • (voice)
    • Director
      • Enzo D'Alò
    • Writers
      • Enzo D'Alò
      • Umberto Marino
      • Luis Sepúlveda
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    • Trivia
      Despite the original version of the film is Italian, the animation of the mouths of the characters was made on the basis for an English dub.
    • Connections
      Featured in Troldspejlet: Episode #28.5 (2003)

    User reviews7

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    Is there a conspiracy against this film

    I found it incredible that 7% of those who rated this film gave it a "1". This is an adorable animation with a positive message for all who watch it. The dialogue is clever and uplifting and the characters are excellent. The music is beautiful. This is a movie that can be enjoyed by adults as well as children. My three year old was terrified by the nasty rats. Isn't it nice to have an alternative to the exact same rehashed characters (who look and act like cartoon versions of "Friends' actors") portrayed by Disney and Dreamworks in all their animations? Don't listen to those who gave this animation a low score; it is a beautiful film for all.
    • jimcantwell
    • Oct 16, 2003
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    • Release date
      • December 23, 1998 (Italy)
    • Country of origin
      • Italy
    • Languages
      • Italian
      • English
    • Also known as
      • La gabbianella e il gatto
    • Production companies
      • Cecchi Gori Group Tiger Cinematografica
      • Lanterna Magica
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $6,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $82,106
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 15 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1

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