Momo
Synopsis
Momo is a young orphan girl who lives in the ruins of an old Roman amphitheater and becomes friends with everybody in the neighborhood. But when a powerful international corporation starts stealing everybody’s time, nobody has any time left for her, let alone their friends or families. Momo, together with Master Hora, the custodian of time, are the only ones who can go up against the time thieves before all is lost forever.
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Radost Bokel
Momo
Mario Adorf
Nicola
Armin Mueller-Stahl
Chef der Grauen
Leopoldo Trieste
Beppo
Ninetto Davoli
Nino
Bruno Stori
Gigi
Elide Melli
Frau Daria
Francesco De Rosa
Herr Fusi
John Huston
Meister Hora
Sylvester Groth
Agent BLW 553 X
Concetta Russino
Liliana
Pietro Tordi
Ettore
Hartmut Kollakowsky
Grauer Herr
Andrea Coppola
Grauer Herr
Sergio Di Pinto
Michael Ende
Passagier im Zug
Enzo Marcelli
Pietro Martellanza
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 17, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Johannes Schaaf
- Screenplay & Story
- Rosemarie Fendel, Marcello Coscia, Johannes Schaaf
- Original Score
- Angelo Branduardi
- Original Title
- Momo
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Cinecittà Studios, Iduna Film Produktiongesellschaft, SACIS, Rialto Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Johannes Schaaf
Rosemarie Fendel, Marcello Coscia, Johannes Schaaf, Michael Ende
Angelo Branduardi
Xaver Schwarzenberger
Amedeo Salfa
Horst Wendlandt
Department Leadership Roster
Xaver Schwarzenberger
Director of Photography
Johannes Schaaf
Director
Rosemarie Fendel
Screenplay
Horst Wendlandt
Producer
Angelo Branduardi
Original Music Composer
Marcello Coscia
Screenplay
Amedeo Salfa
Editor
Johannes Schaaf
Screenplay
Danilo Donati
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Momo
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What is Momo about?
Momo is a young orphan girl who lives in the ruins of an old Roman amphitheater and becomes friends with everybody in the neighborhood. But when a powerful international corporation starts stealing everybody’s time, nobody has any time left for her, let alone their friends or families. Momo, together with Master Hora, the custodian of time, are the only ones who can go up against the time thieves before all is lost forever.
Who directed Momo?
Momo was directed by Johannes Schaaf.
Who stars in Momo?
The principal cast of Momo includes Radost Bokel, Mario Adorf, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Leopoldo Trieste, Ninetto Davoli.
When was Momo released and how long is it?
Momo was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for Momo?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Momo was composed by Angelo Branduardi.
Is Momo based on a book or true story?
Momo is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Michael Ende".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Momo?
Momo holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).