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The Mouth Of The Wolf

The Mouth Of The Wolf

20096.11h 18m

Overview

Upon his release from prison, an ex-convict returns to his beloved city of Genoa, and to his lover.

Directed by Pietro Marcello
Written by Pietro Marcello
Produced by Francesca Cima, Dario Zonta, Nicola Giuliano
Box OfficeBudget: $30KRevenue: $179K

Top Cast

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Vincenzo Motta

Enzo

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Mary Monaco

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Franco Leo

Franco Leo

Narratore

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Stefano Carappa

Self

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Anna Massa

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Antonio Micheletti

Self

Andrea Cambi

Andrea Cambi

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Adriano Rossi

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Sara Trombetti

Self

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Michela Jugovich

Self

Themes & Keywords

poverty

About The Mouth Of The Wolf

The Mouth Of The Wolf is a documentary, drama film released in 2009 exploring themes of poverty. Directed by Pietro Marcello, it stars Vincenzo Motta, Mary Monaco, Franco Leo. Upon his release from prison, an ex-convict returns to his beloved city of Genoa, and to his lover.

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