A Simple Story
Una storia semplice
Synopsis
After many years, a retired diplomat returns to his native Sicily to visit an abandoned property and delve into family correspondence. But is it worth bringing up the past? A difficult Sicilian history against the backdrop of the mafia and drugs.
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Gian Maria Volonté
Carmelo Franzò
Ennio Fantastichini
Commissario
Ricky Tognazzi
Brigadiere Lepri
Massimo Dapporto
Questore
Massimo Ghini
Il rappresentante di medicinali
Paolo Graziosi
Colonnello dei Carabinieri
Gianluca Favilla
Il procuratore
Gianmarco Tognazzi
Figlio di Roccella
Omero Antonutti
Padre Cricco
Tony Sperandeo
Il primo agente
Macha Méril
La vedova del Roccella
Giovanni Alamia
Il secondo agente
Francesco Gabriele
Il capotreno
Leonardo Petrillo
Un testimone
Cathy Marchand
Salvatore Zinna
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Emidio Greco
- Screenplay & Story
- Andrea Barbata, Emidio Greco
- Original Score
- Luis Bacalov
- Original Title
- Una storia semplice
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Claudio Bonivento Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Emidio Greco
Andrea Barbata, Emidio Greco, Leonardo Sciascia
Luis Bacalov
Tonino Delli Colli
Claudio Bonivento
Department Leadership Roster
Emidio Greco
Director
Andrea Barbata
Screenplay
Claudio Bonivento
Producer
Luis Bacalov
Original Music Composer
Tonino Delli Colli
Director of Photography
Emidio Greco
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Simple Story
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Simple Story about?
After many years, a retired diplomat returns to his native Sicily to visit an abandoned property and delve into family correspondence. But is it worth bringing up the past? A difficult Sicilian history against the backdrop of the mafia and drugs.
Who directed A Simple Story?
A Simple Story was directed by Emidio Greco.
Who stars in A Simple Story?
The principal cast of A Simple Story includes Gian Maria Volonté, Ennio Fantastichini, Ricky Tognazzi, Massimo Dapporto, Massimo Ghini.
When was A Simple Story released and how long is it?
A Simple Story was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for A Simple Story?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Simple Story was composed by Luis Bacalov.
Is A Simple Story based on a book or true story?
A Simple Story is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Leonardo Sciascia".