They Call Me Jeeg
Lo chiamavano Jeeg Robot
“A superhero like no other”
Synopsis
Exposed to radioactive waste, small-time crook Enzo gains super-strength. A misanthropic, introverted brute, he uses his powers for personal gain until he meets Alessia, a mentally ill girl who believes Enzo is the hero from her favorite anime, Steel Jeeg.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-05-02
Top Cast
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Claudio Santamaria
Enzo Ceccotti
Luca Marinelli
Zingaro
Ilenia Pastorelli
Alessia
Stefano Ambrogi
Sergio
Maurizio Tesei
Biondo
Daniele Trombetti
Tazzina
Francesco Formichetti
Sperma
Joel Sy
Claudietto
Salvatore Esposito
Vincenzo
Gianluca Di Gennaro
Antonio
Antonia Truppo
Nunzia
Juana Jimenez
Marcellone
Giampaolo Crescenzio
Pinocchio
Tommaso Di Carlo
Efeso
Jennifer Distaso
Bambina in Auto
Roberto Libertini
Cruciani
Leandro Carano
Di Lello
Daniela De Vita
Poliziotta
Release History & Theatrical Window
Rome Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 25, 2017
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.9M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.14x
+$4.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gabriele Mainetti
- Screenplay & Story
- Nicola Guaglianone, Menotti
- Original Score
- Michele Braga, Gabriele Mainetti
- Original Title
- Lo chiamavano Jeeg Robot
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Budget
- $1.9M
- Worldwide Gross
- $6M
- Production Studios
- Goon Films, RAI Cinema, MiC, Regione Lazio
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gabriele Mainetti
Nicola Guaglianone, Menotti
Michele Braga, Gabriele Mainetti
Michele D'Attanasio
Andrea Maguolo
Gabriele Mainetti, Jacopo Saraceni
Department Leadership Roster
Mary Montalto
Costume Design
Massimiliano Sturiale
Production Design
Nicola Guaglianone
Screenplay
Menotti
Screenplay
Gabriele Mainetti
Director
Michele D'Attanasio
Director of Photography
Gabriele Mainetti
Producer
Andrea Maguolo
Editor
Michele Braga
Original Music Composer
Gabriele Mainetti
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About They Call Me Jeeg
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is They Call Me Jeeg about?
Exposed to radioactive waste, small-time crook Enzo gains super-strength. A misanthropic, introverted brute, he uses his powers for personal gain until he meets Alessia, a mentally ill girl who believes Enzo is the hero from her favorite anime, Steel Jeeg.
Who directed They Call Me Jeeg?
They Call Me Jeeg was directed by Gabriele Mainetti.
Who stars in They Call Me Jeeg?
The principal cast of They Call Me Jeeg includes Claudio Santamaria, Luca Marinelli, Ilenia Pastorelli, Stefano Ambrogi, Maurizio Tesei.
When was They Call Me Jeeg released and how long is it?
They Call Me Jeeg was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
What was the box office and production budget of They Call Me Jeeg?
They Call Me Jeeg had a reported production budget of $1.9M and grossed $6M at the worldwide box office (3.14 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for They Call Me Jeeg?
The original motion picture soundtrack for They Call Me Jeeg was composed by Michele Braga, Gabriele Mainetti.
What is the age rating and content advisory for They Call Me Jeeg?
They Call Me Jeeg holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.).