First Action Hero
Il burattinaio
Synopsis
A maverick cop takes on the seedy criminal underbelly of Miami singlehanded.
Top Cast
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Fabio Testi
Mark Fierro
Gabriele Ferzetti
Ben Costa
Marina Giulia Cavalli
Lori Fannon
Orso Maria Guerrini
Tony Romeo
Ron Nummi
Hoagy O'Toole
Maria Grazia Nazzari
Katherine Rourke
Antonio Zequila
Brett
Alessandra Bellini
Paloma Fierro
Lino Patruno
Peter Castillo
Melchiorre Gerbino
Sam Chen
Francesco Gabriele
John McCullum
Deborah Torchio
Santa Costa
Domenico Postiglione
Hiro Isami
Gaetano Capozzoli
Freddy Tylford
Spartaco Dell'Erba
David Fletcher
Vassili Karis
Prosecutor Glenn
Massimo Vanni
Drake
Giovanni Cianfriglia
Carmelo
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1994
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ninì Grassia
- Screenplay & Story
- Ninì Grassia
- Original Score
- Aldo Tamborelli
- Original Title
- Il burattinaio
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ninì Grassia
Ninì Grassia
Aldo Tamborelli
Luigi Ciccarese
Vanio Amici
Department Leadership Roster
Ninì Grassia
Director
Ninì Grassia
Writer
Massimo De Lucia
Production Design
Aldo Tamborelli
Original Music Composer
Massimo Vanni
Stunt Coordinator
Vanio Amici
Editor
Luigi Ciccarese
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About First Action Hero
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is First Action Hero about?
A maverick cop takes on the seedy criminal underbelly of Miami singlehanded.
Who directed First Action Hero?
First Action Hero was directed by Ninì Grassia.
Who stars in First Action Hero?
The principal cast of First Action Hero includes Fabio Testi, Gabriele Ferzetti, Marina Giulia Cavalli, Orso Maria Guerrini, Ron Nummi.
When was First Action Hero released and how long is it?
First Action Hero was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for First Action Hero?
The original motion picture soundtrack for First Action Hero was composed by Aldo Tamborelli.