Bubu
Bubù
Synopsis
Bubu leaves his job in a bakery, forces his girl-friend into prostitution, and from then on lives out of the money she makes. The young couple find their place in the world of prostitutes and pimps, but the lack of perspective in their life - which is permanently haunted by the possibility of an incurable and fatal venereal infection - and the humiliations the girl endures strain their relationship and lead to conflicts.
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"Bubù" (1971) excerpt #2
Type: Clip • Published 2024-03-10
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mauro Bolognini
- Screenplay & Story
- Mario Di Nardo, Mauro Bolognini, Giovanni Testori, Charles L. Philippe
- Original Score
- Carlo Rustichelli
- Original Title
- Bubù
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- B.R.C. Produzione Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mauro Bolognini
Mario Di Nardo, Mauro Bolognini, Giovanni Testori, Charles L. Philippe
Carlo Rustichelli
Ennio Guarnieri
Nino Baragli
Manolo Bolognini
Department Leadership Roster
Mauro Bolognini
Director
Mario Di Nardo
Writer
Mauro Bolognini
Writer
Giovanni Testori
Writer
Nino Baragli
Editor
Carlo Rustichelli
Original Music Composer
Manolo Bolognini
Producer
Ennio Guarnieri
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bubu
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What is Bubu about?
Bubu leaves his job in a bakery, forces his girl-friend into prostitution, and from then on lives out of the money she makes. The young couple find their place in the world of prostitutes and pimps, but the lack of perspective in their life - which is permanently haunted by the possibility of an incurable and fatal venereal infection - and the humiliations the girl endures strain their relationship and lead to conflicts.
Who directed Bubu?
Bubu was directed by Mauro Bolognini.
Who stars in Bubu?
The principal cast of Bubu includes Massimo Ranieri, Ottavia Piccolo, Antonio Falsi, Gigi Proietti, Anna Fadda.
When was Bubu released and how long is it?
Bubu was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Bubu?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bubu was composed by Carlo Rustichelli.
Is Bubu based on a book or true story?
Bubu is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Charles L. Philippe".