Mondo Cane
“It enters a hundred incredible worlds where the camera has never gone before!”
Synopsis
A documentary consisting of a series of travelogue vignettes providing glimpses into cultural practices throughout the world intended to shock or surprise, including an insect banquet and a memorable look at a practicing South Pacific cargo cult.
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Mondo Cane (1962) Italian Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-07-31
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 7, 2009
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paolo Cavara, Gualtiero Jacopetti, Franco Prosperi
- Screenplay & Story
- Gualtiero Jacopetti, Paolo Cavara
- Original Score
- Nino Oliviero, Riz Ortolani
- Original Title
- Mondo Cane
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Cineriz
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paolo Cavara, Gualtiero Jacopetti, Franco Prosperi
Gualtiero Jacopetti, Paolo Cavara
Nino Oliviero, Riz Ortolani
Benito Frattari, Antonio Climati
Gualtiero Jacopetti
Gualtiero Jacopetti, Angelo Rizzoli
Department Leadership Roster
Gualtiero Jacopetti
Writer
Gualtiero Jacopetti
Producer
Gualtiero Jacopetti
Editor
Paolo Cavara
Director
Gualtiero Jacopetti
Director
Paolo Cavara
Writer
Angelo Rizzoli
Producer
Franco Prosperi
Director
Benito Frattari
Director of Photography
Antonio Climati
Director of Photography
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Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mondo Cane
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What is Mondo Cane about?
A documentary consisting of a series of travelogue vignettes providing glimpses into cultural practices throughout the world intended to shock or surprise, including an insect banquet and a memorable look at a practicing South Pacific cargo cult.
Who directed Mondo Cane?
Mondo Cane was directed by Paolo Cavara, Gualtiero Jacopetti, Franco Prosperi.
Who stars in Mondo Cane?
The principal cast of Mondo Cane includes Rossano Brazzi, Stefano Sibaldi.
When was Mondo Cane released and how long is it?
Mondo Cane was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Mondo Cane?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mondo Cane was composed by Nino Oliviero, Riz Ortolani.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mondo Cane?
Mondo Cane holds official age classifications: FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.).