Loose Cannons
Mine vaganti
“The only thing more complicated than love is family.”
Synopsis
Tommaso is the youngest son of the Cantones, a large, traditional southern Italian family operating a pasta-making business since the 1960s. On a trip home from Rome, where he studies literature and lives with his boyfriend, Tommaso decides to tell his parents the truth about himself. But when he is finally ready to come out in front of the entire family, his older brother Antonio ruins his plans.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2010-09-03
Top Cast
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Riccardo Scamarcio
Tommaso
Nicole Grimaudo
Alba
Alessandro Preziosi
Antonio
Ennio Fantastichini
Vincenzo
Lunetta Savino
Stefania
Ilaria Occhini
La nonna
Bianca Nappi
Elena
Carmine Recano
Marco
Massimiliano Gallo
Salvatore
Paola Minaccioni
Teresa
Gianluca De Marchi
Davide
Mauro Bonaffini
Massimiliano
Giorgio Marchesi
Nicola
Matteo Taranto
Domenico
Gea Martire
Patrizia
Daniele Pecci
Andrea
Carolina Crescentini
Nonna da giovane
Elena Sofia Ricci
Luciana
Release History & Theatrical Window
Gent International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$7M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$8.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.17x
+$1.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ferzan Özpetek
- Screenplay & Story
- Ferzan Özpetek, Ivan Cotroneo
- Original Score
- Pasquale Catalano
- Original Title
- Mine vaganti
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Budget
- $7M
- Worldwide Gross
- $8.2M
- Production Studios
- Fandango, Faros Film, RAI Cinema
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ferzan Özpetek
Ferzan Özpetek, Ivan Cotroneo
Pasquale Catalano
Maurizio Calvesi
Patrizio Marone
Domenico Procacci
Department Leadership Roster
Ferzan Özpetek
Director
Ferzan Özpetek
Screenplay
Pasquale Catalano
Original Music Composer
Domenico Procacci
Producer
Patrizio Marone
Editor
Angelo Ragusa
Stunt Coordinator
Ivan Cotroneo
Screenplay
Maurizio Calvesi
Director of Photography
Andrea Crisanti
Production Design
Alessandro Lai
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Loose Cannons
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What is Loose Cannons about?
Tommaso is the youngest son of the Cantones, a large, traditional southern Italian family operating a pasta-making business since the 1960s. On a trip home from Rome, where he studies literature and lives with his boyfriend, Tommaso decides to tell his parents the truth about himself. But when he is finally ready to come out in front of the entire family, his older brother Antonio ruins his plans.
Who directed Loose Cannons?
Loose Cannons was directed by Ferzan Özpetek.
Who stars in Loose Cannons?
The principal cast of Loose Cannons includes Riccardo Scamarcio, Nicole Grimaudo, Alessandro Preziosi, Ennio Fantastichini, Lunetta Savino.
When was Loose Cannons released and how long is it?
Loose Cannons was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
What was the box office and production budget of Loose Cannons?
Loose Cannons had a reported production budget of $7M and grossed $8.2M at the worldwide box office (1.17 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Loose Cannons?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Loose Cannons was composed by Pasquale Catalano.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Loose Cannons?
Loose Cannons holds official age classifications: FR: TP.