Angel in a Taxi
Ballerina e Buon Dio
“A tender, warm, wonderfully funny film that drives straight at your heart!”
Synopsis
Marietto is a very lively and creative orphaned child, housed in a boarding school of nuns. One day, while browsing a newspaper, he sees a photo of a beautiful opera house dancer, Camilla, and is convinced that she is her mother.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 13, 1963
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Antonio Leonviola
- Screenplay & Story
- Mario Monicelli
- Original Score
- Piero Piccioni
- Original Title
- Ballerina e Buon Dio
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- EBE Cinematografica, Societa per L'Esercizio dell'Industria e del Commercio Cinematografico
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Antonio Leonviola
Mario Monicelli, Antonio Leonviola
Piero Piccioni
Enzo Serafin
Renato Cinquini
Department Leadership Roster
Mario Monicelli
Screenplay
Antonio Leonviola
Director
Piero Piccioni
Original Music Composer
Antonio Leonviola
Writer
Enzo Serafin
Director of Photography
Renato Cinquini
Editor
Luigi Scaccianoce
Production Design
Maria Pia Arcangeli
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Angel in a Taxi
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What is Angel in a Taxi about?
Marietto is a very lively and creative orphaned child, housed in a boarding school of nuns. One day, while browsing a newspaper, he sees a photo of a beautiful opera house dancer, Camilla, and is convinced that she is her mother.
Who directed Angel in a Taxi?
Angel in a Taxi was directed by Antonio Leonviola.
Who stars in Angel in a Taxi?
The principal cast of Angel in a Taxi includes Vera Tschechowa, Marietto Angeletti, Vittorio De Sica, Gabriele Ferzetti, Roberto Risso.
When was Angel in a Taxi released and how long is it?
Angel in a Taxi was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Angel in a Taxi?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Angel in a Taxi was composed by Piero Piccioni.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Angel in a Taxi?
Angel in a Taxi holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).