Cake in the Sky
La torta in cielo
Synopsis
This movie is an adaptation of a book by Rodari, a famous Italian poet and writer of children literature. A group of children in the outskirts of Rome bump into a spaceship that landed nearby. Soon the event draws the attention of the media, the military and rich entrepreneurs. The spaceship is pointed as the evil to fight against by the authorities, and nobody trusts the kids, who on the other hand try to preserve the spaceship (which is actually a harmless space-cake).
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lino Del Fra
- Screenplay & Story
- Luigi De Santis, Lino Del Fra, Gianni Rodari
- Original Score
- Massimo Pradella
- Original Title
- La torta in cielo
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Istituto Luce Cinecittà
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lino Del Fra
Luigi De Santis, Lino Del Fra, Gianni Rodari
Massimo Pradella
Department Leadership Roster
Luigi De Santis
Writer
Lino Del Fra
Writer
Lino Del Fra
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cake in the Sky
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Cake in the Sky about?
This movie is an adaptation of a book by Rodari, a famous Italian poet and writer of children literature. A group of children in the outskirts of Rome bump into a spaceship that landed nearby. Soon the event draws the attention of the media, the military and rich entrepreneurs. The spaceship is pointed as the evil to fight against by the authorities, and nobody trusts the kids, who on the other hand try to preserve the spaceship (which is actually a harmless space-cake).
Who directed Cake in the Sky?
Cake in the Sky was directed by Lino Del Fra.
Who stars in Cake in the Sky?
The principal cast of Cake in the Sky includes Paolo Villaggio, Gaby André, Didi Perego, Umberto D'Orsi, Fortunato Marsala.
When was Cake in the Sky released and how long is it?
Cake in the Sky was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Cake in the Sky?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cake in the Sky was composed by Massimo Pradella.
Is Cake in the Sky based on a book or true story?
Cake in the Sky is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Gianni Rodari".