The Profiteer
Il saprofita
Synopsis
In the city of Ostuni in Puglia, the mute seminarian Ercole is designated to be the driver and nurse of Parsifal, the paraplegic son in a rich and sanctimonious family of landowners. Ercole soon becomes the lover of his master's wife, the beautiful Baroness Clotilde. In a familial and social context where only money, sex and power count, everyone tries to take advantage of everyone, but the real saprophyte turns out to be Ercole.
Top Cast
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Valeria Moriconi
Baroness Clotilde Bezzi
Al Cliver
Servant
Janet Ågren
Teresa Adiutori
Carlo Monni
Santone
Giancarlo Marinangeli
Parsifal
Cinzia Bruno
Brünhilde
Giancarlo Badessi
Priest
Leopoldo Trieste
don Vito
Pia Morra
Addolorata, la fantesca
Maria Tedeschi
nonna di Teresa
Nerina Montagnani
serva del santone
Valentino Macchi
fascista al funerale
Daniele Dublino
Orazio Stracuzzi
Luca Sportelli
Barbara Herrera
Clara Colosimo
signora alla veglia funebre
Rina Franchetti
bigotta di chiesa
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sergio Nasca
- Screenplay & Story
- Sergio Nasca
- Original Score
- Sante Maria Romitelli
- Original Title
- Il saprofita
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Ministero del Turismo e dello Spettacolo, Belial
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sergio Nasca
Sergio Nasca
Sante Maria Romitelli
Department Leadership Roster
Sergio Nasca
Director
Sergio Nasca
Writer
Sante Maria Romitelli
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Profiteer
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What is The Profiteer about?
In the city of Ostuni in Puglia, the mute seminarian Ercole is designated to be the driver and nurse of Parsifal, the paraplegic son in a rich and sanctimonious family of landowners. Ercole soon becomes the lover of his master's wife, the beautiful Baroness Clotilde. In a familial and social context where only money, sex and power count, everyone tries to take advantage of everyone, but the real saprophyte turns out to be Ercole.
Who directed The Profiteer?
The Profiteer was directed by Sergio Nasca.
Who stars in The Profiteer?
The principal cast of The Profiteer includes Valeria Moriconi, Al Cliver, Janet Ågren, Carlo Monni, Giancarlo Marinangeli.
When was The Profiteer released and how long is it?
The Profiteer was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Profiteer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Profiteer was composed by Sante Maria Romitelli.