Viper
Vipera
Synopsis
Viper is the nickname Leone, a blacksmith in a small Sicilian village, gave to his wife, who ran off with another man. The war ends: the fascists disguise themselves first as communists and then as Christian Democrats, and the poor survive by dancing and drinking. Leone's daughter Rosetta becomes pregnant; Leone dies, and the newborn (named Fortunato) is taken from his very young mother, who ends up in an institution. When Rosetta comes of age, she is reunited with her "witch" mother and her son.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sergio Citti
- Screenplay & Story
- Vincenzo Cerami, Sergio Citti
- Original Score
- Nicola Piovani
- Original Title
- Vipera
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Cosmo Productions, RAI Cinema, MiC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sergio Citti
Vincenzo Cerami, Sergio Citti
Nicola Piovani
Blasco Giurato
Ugo De Rossi
Elide Melli
Department Leadership Roster
Nicola Piovani
Original Music Composer
Andrea Crisanti
Production Design
Elide Melli
Producer
Sergio Citti
Director
Ugo De Rossi
Editor
Alberto Verso
Costume Design
Vincenzo Cerami
Screenplay
Sergio Citti
Screenplay
Blasco Giurato
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Viper
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What is Viper about?
Viper is the nickname Leone, a blacksmith in a small Sicilian village, gave to his wife, who ran off with another man. The war ends: the fascists disguise themselves first as communists and then as Christian Democrats, and the poor survive by dancing and drinking. Leone's daughter Rosetta becomes pregnant; Leone dies, and the newborn (named Fortunato) is taken from his very young mother, who ends up in an institution. When Rosetta comes of age, she is reunited with her "witch" mother and her son.
Who directed Viper?
Viper was directed by Sergio Citti.
Who stars in Viper?
The principal cast of Viper includes Harvey Keitel, Giancarlo Giannini, Elide Melli, Larissa Volpentesta, Annalisa Schettino.
When was Viper released and how long is it?
Viper was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Viper?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Viper was composed by Nicola Piovani.