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Basette

Basette

20087.50h 16m

Overview

Antonio's first day as a thief is marked by tears. During an incursion at the mall, his mother is arrested. Some 20 years later, Antonio along with his two inseparable friends, after some minor robberies, take on a post office. Things don't go as planned.

Directed by Gabriele Mainetti
Written by Nicola Guaglianone, Kazuhiko Kato
Produced by Gabriele Mainetti, Emiliana De Blasio
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Top Cast

Valerio Mastandrea

Valerio Mastandrea

Antonio

Marco Giallini

Marco Giallini

Franco

Daniele Liotti

Daniele Liotti

Tony

Flavio Insinna

Flavio Insinna

Ispettore

Luisa Ranieri

Luisa Ranieri

Prisca

Lidia Vitale

Lidia Vitale

Mamma

Santa De Santis

Santa De Santis

Amica della mamma

A

Alessandro Tavanti

Antonio da piccolo

V

Valerio De Sante

Bimbo con felpa rossa

C

Claudio Battiferro

Paramedico

About Basette

Basette is a comedy, crime, drama film released in 2008. Directed by Gabriele Mainetti, it stars Valerio Mastandrea, Marco Giallini, Daniele Liotti. Antonio's first day as a thief is marked by tears. During an incursion at the mall, his mother is arrested. Some 20 years later, Antonio along with his two inseparable friends, after some minor robberies, take on a post office. Things don't go as planned.

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