Three Brothers
Tre fratelli
“The Memorable World of Italian Dreams... The Private World of Three Brothers”
Synopsis
After their mother's death, three brothers return to their family home in southern Italy: Raffaele, a judge in Rome facing the threat of political violence; Rocco, a counselor for troubled youths in Naples; and Nicola, a factory worker in Turin struggling with labor disputes and a troubled marriage. As the family reunites in mourning, each brother reflects on his past and contemplates an uncertain future.
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1981 Three Brothers Official Trailer 1 Iterfilm, Gaumont
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-07-04
Top Cast
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Philippe Noiret
Raffaele Giuranna
Michele Placido
Nicola Giuranna
Vittorio Mezzogiorno
Rocco Giuranna / Young Donato
Andréa Ferréol
Raffaele's Wife
Maddalena Crippa
Giovanna
Rosaria Tafuri
Rosaria
Marta Zoffoli
Marta
Tino Schirinzi
Raffaeles's Friend
Simonetta Stefanelli
Young Donato's Wife
Pietro Biondi
1st Judge
Charles Vanel
Donato Giuranna
Accursio Di Leo
1st Friend at Bar
Girolamo Marzano
Nicola's Friend
Girolamo Marzano
The Brother's Mother
Gina Pontrelli
The Brother's Mother
Gina Pontrelli
The Brother's Mother
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 4, 1981
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 11, 2010
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Francesco Rosi
- Screenplay & Story
- Tonino Guerra, Francesco Rosi
- Original Score
- Piero Piccioni
- Original Title
- Tre fratelli
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Studios
- Gaumont, Iter Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Francesco Rosi
Tonino Guerra, Francesco Rosi, Andrey Platonov
Piero Piccioni
Pasqualino De Santis
Ruggero Mastroianni
Giorgio Nocella, Antonio Macri
Department Leadership Roster
Francesco Rosi
Director
Tonino Guerra
Screenplay
Francesco Rosi
Screenplay
Andrea Crisanti
Production Design
Gabriella Pescucci
Costume Design
Ruggero Mastroianni
Editor
Piero Piccioni
Original Music Composer
Pasqualino De Santis
Director of Photography
Giorgio Nocella
Producer
Antonio Macri
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Three Brothers
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What is Three Brothers about?
After their mother's death, three brothers return to their family home in southern Italy: Raffaele, a judge in Rome facing the threat of political violence; Rocco, a counselor for troubled youths in Naples; and Nicola, a factory worker in Turin struggling with labor disputes and a troubled marriage. As the family reunites in mourning, each brother reflects on his past and contemplates an uncertain future.
Who directed Three Brothers?
Three Brothers was directed by Francesco Rosi.
Who stars in Three Brothers?
The principal cast of Three Brothers includes Philippe Noiret, Michele Placido, Vittorio Mezzogiorno, Andréa Ferréol, Maddalena Crippa.
When was Three Brothers released and how long is it?
Three Brothers was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
Who composed the musical score for Three Brothers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Three Brothers was composed by Piero Piccioni.
Is Three Brothers based on a book or true story?
Three Brothers is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Andrey Platonov".