Idoli controluce
Synopsis
Having been assigned by his publisher to write a biography of Omar Sivori, the great footballer, Ugo Sanfelice heads for Torino. Given he is not very knowledgeable about soccer, Ugo tries -several times but in vain - to obtain an appointment from Sivori. Forced to fall back upon persons being or having been in contact with the elusive star, he gets to know young forward-center Moretti and soon becomes friendly with him. The young man confides in him and tells him the whole truth about his own "career" : the training in a small provincial team, the promising debut alongside Sivori, the desertion of his fiancée, the premature decline due to a dissolute life. When Sanfelice finally meets Sivori, he finds that the star is no match - humanely at least - for Moretti and he gives up writing the book at all.
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Massimo Girotti
Ugo Sanfelice
Omar Sivori
Himself
Valeria Ciangottini
Liliana
Joanna Shimkus
Alexandra
Riccardo Garrone
Arturo Baldi
Angela Freddi
Ada Mauri
Gaspare Zola
Nanni Moretti
Edy Biagetti
Dirigente sportivo
Nicole Tessier
Olivia Cesarini Argan
John Charles
Self
Alfredo Dari
Renato Cesarini
Beppe Barletti
Giornalista
Giuseppe Adami
Self
Roberto Brivio
I Gufi
Nanni Svampa
I Gufi
Gianni Magni
I Gufi
Lino Patruno
I Gufi
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Enzo Battaglia
- Screenplay & Story
- Enzo Battaglia, Walter Navarra, Giorgio Prosperi
- Original Score
- Ennio Morricone
- Original Title
- Idoli controluce
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- DI.DO. Didattica Documentari
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Enzo Battaglia
Enzo Battaglia, Walter Navarra, Giorgio Prosperi
Ennio Morricone
Maria Rosada
Walter Navarra
Department Leadership Roster
Maria Rosada
Editor
Enzo Battaglia
Director
Enzo Battaglia
Writer
Giorgio Prosperi
Writer
Walter Navarra
Producer
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What is Idoli controluce about?
Having been assigned by his publisher to write a biography of Omar Sivori, the great footballer, Ugo Sanfelice heads for Torino. Given he is not very knowledgeable about soccer, Ugo tries -several times but in vain - to obtain an appointment from Sivori. Forced to fall back upon persons being or having been in contact with the elusive star, he gets to know young forward-center Moretti and soon becomes friendly with him. The young man confides in him and tells him the whole truth about his own "career" : the training in a small provincial team, the promising debut alongside Sivori, the desertion of his fiancée, the premature decline due to a dissolute life. When Sanfelice finally meets Sivori, he finds that the star is no match - humanely at least - for Moretti and he gives up writing the book at all.
Who directed Idoli controluce?
Idoli controluce was directed by Enzo Battaglia.
Who stars in Idoli controluce?
The principal cast of Idoli controluce includes Massimo Girotti, Omar Sivori, Valeria Ciangottini, Joanna Shimkus, Riccardo Garrone.
When was Idoli controluce released and how long is it?
Idoli controluce was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Idoli controluce?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Idoli controluce was composed by Ennio Morricone.