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Crazy for Football - Matti per il calcio

Crazy for Football - Matti per il calcio

20217.31h 53m

Overview

A psychiatrist tries to make his dream come true by organizing the first worldwide football cup for patients who suffer from mental illness. Based on a true story.

Directed by Volfango De Biasi
Written by Volfango De Biasi, Francesco Trento, Tiziana Martini
Produced by Maria Carolina Terzi, Luciano Stella, Carlo Stella
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Top Cast

Sergio Castellitto

Sergio Castellitto

Saverio Lulli

Max Tortora

Max Tortora

Vittorio Zaccardi

Antonia Truppo

Antonia Truppo

Paola

Raffaele Vannoli

Raffaele Vannoli

Sandrone

Angela Fontana

Angela Fontana

Alba

Lorenzo Renzi

Lorenzo Renzi

Fabione

M

Manuel Gonzalo

José

Federico Antonucci

Federico Antonucci

Davide

Simone Baldasseroni

Simone Baldasseroni

Tommaso

Jacopo Maria Bicocchi

Jacopo Maria Bicocchi

Stefano

Themes & Keywords

football (soccer)

About Crazy for Football - Matti per il calcio

Crazy for Football - Matti per il calcio is a drama, tv movie, comedy film released in 2021 exploring themes of football (soccer). Directed by Volfango De Biasi, it stars Sergio Castellitto, Max Tortora, Antonia Truppo. A psychiatrist tries to make his dream come true by organizing the first worldwide football cup for patients who suffer from mental illness. Based on a true story.

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