The Sandman
L'uomo della sabbia
Synopsis
A young student, haunted by the memory of a mysterious figure called Coppelius who killed his father, starts to slowly lose his mind when he encounters an emotionless woman that is actually an automata, as well as a weird salesman who actually could be the man responsible for his father's death.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Giulio Questi
- Screenplay & Story
- E. T. A. Hoffmann, Giulio Questi, Mauro Marchesini
- Original Score
- Luis Bacalov
- Original Title
- L'uomo della sabbia
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- RAI
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Giulio Questi
E. T. A. Hoffmann, Giulio Questi, Mauro Marchesini
Luis Bacalov
Gabriella Cristiani
Department Leadership Roster
Giulio Questi
Writer
Giulio Questi
Director
Gabriella Cristiani
Editor
Mauro Marchesini
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Sandman
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Sandman about?
A young student, haunted by the memory of a mysterious figure called Coppelius who killed his father, starts to slowly lose his mind when he encounters an emotionless woman that is actually an automata, as well as a weird salesman who actually could be the man responsible for his father's death.
Who directed The Sandman?
The Sandman was directed by Giulio Questi.
Who stars in The Sandman?
The principal cast of The Sandman includes Donato Placido, Francesca Muzio, Saverio Vallone, Barbara Pilavin, Luca Dal Fabbro.
When was The Sandman released and how long is it?
The Sandman was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
Who composed the musical score for The Sandman?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Sandman was composed by Luis Bacalov.