The Shadow of the Giant
L'ombra del gigante
Synopsis
Capt. Eugenio arrives in a remote castle to take charge of a unit guarding a nameless prisoner. No one knows much about the inmate as he is held in a forlorn tower. When the captain's wife Adele tries to shake her melancholia by playing the piano, she finds -- much to her surprise -- that she's being accompanied by violin music coming from the prison cell.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roberto Petrocchi
- Screenplay & Story
- Roberto Petrocchi, Riccardo De Luca
- Original Score
- Andrea Morricone
- Original Title
- L'ombra del gigante
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Istituto Luce Cinecittà
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roberto Petrocchi
Roberto Petrocchi, Riccardo De Luca
Andrea Morricone
Camillo Bazzoni
Paolo Benassi
Manolo Bolognini
Department Leadership Roster
Roberto Petrocchi
Director
Roberto Petrocchi
Screenplay
Riccardo De Luca
Screenplay
Manolo Bolognini
Producer
Camillo Bazzoni
Director of Photography
Paolo Benassi
Editor
Maria Luisa Di Giovanni
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Shadow of the Giant
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What is The Shadow of the Giant about?
Capt. Eugenio arrives in a remote castle to take charge of a unit guarding a nameless prisoner. No one knows much about the inmate as he is held in a forlorn tower. When the captain's wife Adele tries to shake her melancholia by playing the piano, she finds -- much to her surprise -- that she's being accompanied by violin music coming from the prison cell.
Who directed The Shadow of the Giant?
The Shadow of the Giant was directed by Roberto Petrocchi.
Who stars in The Shadow of the Giant?
The principal cast of The Shadow of the Giant includes Margherita Buy, Marisa Solinas, Arnaud Arbessier, Fausto Biefeni Olevano, Franco Fantasia.
When was The Shadow of the Giant released and how long is it?
The Shadow of the Giant was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for The Shadow of the Giant?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Shadow of the Giant was composed by Andrea Morricone.