The Balloon Vendor
Il venditore di palloncini
Synopsis
A young boy tries to make living out of a puppet show when his mother abandons him and his father.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mario Gariazzo
- Screenplay & Story
- Mario Gariazzo, Armando Novelli, Massimo Franciosa, Luisa Montagnana
- Original Score
- Stelvio Cipriani
- Original Title
- Il venditore di palloncini
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Cineproduzioni Daunia 70
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mario Gariazzo
Mario Gariazzo, Armando Novelli, Massimo Franciosa, Luisa Montagnana
Stelvio Cipriani
Claudio Racca
Armando Novelli
Department Leadership Roster
Mario Gariazzo
Director
Massimo Franciosa
Writer
Luisa Montagnana
Writer
Armando Novelli
Producer
Claudio Racca
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Balloon Vendor
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Balloon Vendor about?
A young boy tries to make living out of a puppet show when his mother abandons him and his father.
Who directed The Balloon Vendor?
The Balloon Vendor was directed by Mario Gariazzo.
Who stars in The Balloon Vendor?
The principal cast of The Balloon Vendor includes Lee J. Cobb, James Whitmore, Renato Cestiè, Marina Malfatti, Maurizio Arena.
When was The Balloon Vendor released and how long is it?
The Balloon Vendor was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for The Balloon Vendor?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Balloon Vendor was composed by Stelvio Cipriani.