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The Stolen Children

The Stolen Children

19927.61h 56m

Overview

Antonio, a policeman (carabiniere), has an order to take two children (Rosetta and her brother Luciano) from Milan to Sicily to an orphanage. Their mother has been arrested for forcing Rosetta (11 years old) to work as a prostitute. First the relation between Antonio and the children is tough, but it relaxes so they become temporary friends.

Directed by Gianni Amelio
Written by Sandro Petraglia, Giorgia Cecere, Gianni Amelio
Produced by Stefano Mufanò, Angelo Rizzoli Jr.
Box Office0Revenue: $931K

Top Cast

Enrico Lo Verso

Enrico Lo Verso

Antonio

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Valentina Scalici

Rosetta

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Giuseppe Ieracitano

Luciano

Marina Golovine

Marina Golovine

Nathalie

Florence Darel

Florence Darel

Martine

Vitalba Andrea

Vitalba Andrea

Sorella di Antonio

Massimo De Lorenzo

Massimo De Lorenzo

Papaleo

Renato Carpentieri

Renato Carpentieri

Maresciallo

Fabio Alessandrini

Fabio Alessandrini

Grignani

Vincenzo Peluso

Vincenzo Peluso

Carabiniere Napoletano

Themes & Keywords

orphanagepoliceman

About The Stolen Children

The Stolen Children is a drama film released in 1992 exploring themes of orphanage, policeman. Directed by Gianni Amelio, it stars Enrico Lo Verso, Valentina Scalici, Giuseppe Ieracitano. Antonio, a policeman (carabiniere), has an order to take two children (Rosetta and her brother Luciano) from Milan to Sicily to an orphanage. Their mother has been arrested for forcing Rosetta (11 years old) to work as a prostitute. First the relation between Antonio and the children is tough, but it relaxes so they become temporary friends.

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