The Soup
Il minestrone
Synopsis
Two homeless men in Rome are arrested due to a misunderstanding. In jail, they meet a man who has been arrested for eating and running from restaurants. Together they embark on a series of escapades around Tuscany.
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Roberto Benigni
Il maestro
Ninetto Davoli
Giovanni
Franco Citti
Francesco
Giorgio Gaber
Il profeta
Daria Nicolodi
Eleonora
Fabio Traversa
Cameriere
Francesca Rinaldi
Bambina
Olimpia Carlisi
Becchina
Franco Javarone
Assaggiatore
Guerrino Crivello
Maggiordomo
Pietro De Silva
Autista
Giulio Farnese
Gildo
Antonino Faà di Bruno
Marchese
Giulia Fossà
Figlia assaggiatore
Giampiero Galeazzi
Telecronista
Carlo Monni
Cacciatore
Daniela Piperno
Operaia
Maria Pia Monicelli
Giornalista
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sergio Citti
- Screenplay & Story
- Vincenzo Cerami, Sergio Citti
- Original Score
- Nicola Piovani
- Original Title
- Il minestrone
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 50m
- Production Studios
- Medusa Distribuzione, RAI
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sergio Citti
Vincenzo Cerami, Sergio Citti
Nicola Piovani
Dante Spinotti
Nino Baragli
Department Leadership Roster
Sergio Citti
Director
Dante Spinotti
Director of Photography
Nicola Piovani
Original Music Composer
Dante Ferretti
Production Design
Mario Ambrosino
Costume Design
Vincenzo Cerami
Screenplay
Nino Baragli
Editor
Sergio Citti
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Soup
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What is The Soup about?
Two homeless men in Rome are arrested due to a misunderstanding. In jail, they meet a man who has been arrested for eating and running from restaurants. Together they embark on a series of escapades around Tuscany.
Who directed The Soup?
The Soup was directed by Sergio Citti.
Who stars in The Soup?
The principal cast of The Soup includes Roberto Benigni, Ninetto Davoli, Franco Citti, Giorgio Gaber, Daria Nicolodi.
When was The Soup released and how long is it?
The Soup was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 2h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for The Soup?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Soup was composed by Nicola Piovani.