Down with Uncle
Abbasso Il Zio
Synopsis
Three kids climb over the wall of an old cemetery in the Piacenza countryside and reach a boy their age, who is praying in front of a tomb. Then, they all run out and reach an ancient abandoned cemetery. Here they amuse themselves by destroying votive statues and uncovering tombstones from which they extract bones and teeth.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marco Bellocchio
- Screenplay & Story
- Marco Bellocchio
- Original Score
- Armando Trovajoli
- Original Title
- Abbasso Il Zio
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 13m
- Production Studios
- Giorgio Patara Produzione Cinematografica
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marco Bellocchio
Marco Bellocchio
Armando Trovajoli
Pino Giomini
Giorgio Patara
Department Leadership Roster
Marco Bellocchio
Director
Marco Bellocchio
Writer
Giorgio Patara
Producer
Pino Giomini
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Frequently Asked Questions About Down with Uncle
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What is Down with Uncle about?
Three kids climb over the wall of an old cemetery in the Piacenza countryside and reach a boy their age, who is praying in front of a tomb. Then, they all run out and reach an ancient abandoned cemetery. Here they amuse themselves by destroying votive statues and uncovering tombstones from which they extract bones and teeth.
Who directed Down with Uncle?
Down with Uncle was directed by Marco Bellocchio.
Who stars in Down with Uncle?
The principal cast of Down with Uncle includes Riccardo Cucciolla.
When was Down with Uncle released and how long is it?
Down with Uncle was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 13m.
Who composed the musical score for Down with Uncle?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Down with Uncle was composed by Armando Trovajoli.