Ovosodo
“Life... what a sweet, cruel, silly thing.”
Synopsis
From childhood to fatherhood, Piero learns things the hard way while growing up in a working-class neighborhood of Livorno.
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Hardboiled Egg (Ovosodo, 1996) Clip - English subtitlesOfficial
Type: Clip • Published 2021-03-23
Top Cast
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Edoardo Gabbriellini
Piero Mansani
Claudia Pandolfi
Susy Susini
Nicoletta Braschi
Giovanna Fornari
Regina Orioli
Lisa
Malcolm Lunghi
Piero, 13 anni
Alessio Fantozzi
Ivanone Mansani
Marco Cocci
Tommaso Paladini
Pietro Fornaciari
Nedo Mansani
Monica Brachini
Mara
Barbara Scoppa
Bianca Nesi Mansani
Toto Barbato
Mirko Mainardi
Giorgio Algranti
Operaio #1
Emanuele Barresi
Operaio #2
Claudia Biagiotti
Ragazza balcone
Isabella Cecchi
Impiegata Palchimica
Joanna Chatton
Signora svedese
Ginevra Colonna
Cristina
Marco Conte
Bidello liceo
Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 18, 2008
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paolo Virzì
- Screenplay & Story
- Paolo Virzì, Furio Scarpelli, Francesco Bruni
- Original Score
- Toto Barbato, Battista Lena, Geppo Gemini, Carlo Virzì, Valerio Fantozzi, Matteo Pastorelli, Gianluca Ferrara
- Original Title
- Ovosodo
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Cecchi Gori Group Tiger Cinematografica
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paolo Virzì
Paolo Virzì, Furio Scarpelli, Francesco Bruni
Toto Barbato, Battista Lena, Geppo Gemini, Carlo Virzì, Valerio Fantozzi, Matteo Pastorelli, Gianluca Ferrara
Italo Petriccione
Jacopo Quadri
Rita Rusić, Vittorio Cecchi Gori
Department Leadership Roster
Giancarlo Basili
Production Design
Francesca Sartori
Costume Design
Sonia Peng
Production Design
Paolo Virzì
Screenplay
Furio Scarpelli
Screenplay
Francesco Bruni
Screenplay
Paolo Virzì
Director
Rita Rusić
Producer
Jacopo Quadri
Editor
Italo Petriccione
Director of Photography
Vittorio Cecchi Gori
Producer
Toto Barbato
Original Music Composer
Battista Lena
Original Music Composer
Geppo Gemini
Original Music Composer
Carlo Virzì
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ovosodo
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ovosodo about?
From childhood to fatherhood, Piero learns things the hard way while growing up in a working-class neighborhood of Livorno.
Who directed Ovosodo?
Ovosodo was directed by Paolo Virzì.
Who stars in Ovosodo?
The principal cast of Ovosodo includes Edoardo Gabbriellini, Claudia Pandolfi, Nicoletta Braschi, Regina Orioli, Malcolm Lunghi.
When was Ovosodo released and how long is it?
Ovosodo was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Ovosodo?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ovosodo was composed by Toto Barbato, Battista Lena, Geppo Gemini, Carlo Virzì, Valerio Fantozzi, Matteo Pastorelli, Gianluca Ferrara.