The Big Dream
Il grande sogno
Synopsis
Italy, 1968. Aspiring actor Nicola enrolls in the police to pay for his studies, ending up undercover among college students protesting the government, the Vietnam War and the values of their parents' generation. However, he complicates his mission by falling for Laura, a bourgeois girl dreaming of a better world.
Top Cast
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Riccardo Scamarcio
Nicola
Jasmine Trinca
Laura
Luca Argentero
Libero
Massimo Popolizio
Domenico
Alessandra Acciai
Francesca
Dajana Roncione
Isabella
Federica Vincenti
Rosa
Brenno Placido
Giulio
Marco Iermanò
Andrea
Silvio Orlando
Carabinieri colonel
Laura Morante
Maddalena
Nicola Acunzo
Viviana Altieri
Gigi Angelillo
Professor
Luca Avagliano
Andrea Baracco
Pierluigi Corallo
Gennaro Diana
Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 12, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michele Placido
- Screenplay & Story
- Doriana Leondeff, Angelo Pasquini, Michele Placido
- Original Score
- Nicola Piovani
- Original Title
- Il grande sogno
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Taodue Film, Babe Film, Medusa Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michele Placido
Doriana Leondeff, Angelo Pasquini, Michele Placido
Nicola Piovani
Arnaldo Catinari
Consuelo Catucci
Pietro Valsecchi, Camilla Nesbitt
Department Leadership Roster
Michele Placido
Director
Doriana Leondeff
Screenplay
Claudio Cordaro
Costume Design
Angelo Pasquini
Screenplay
Michele Placido
Screenplay
Arnaldo Catinari
Director of Photography
Francesco Frigeri
Production Design
Pietro Valsecchi
Producer
Camilla Nesbitt
Producer
Consuelo Catucci
Editor
Nicola Piovani
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Big Dream
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Big Dream about?
Italy, 1968. Aspiring actor Nicola enrolls in the police to pay for his studies, ending up undercover among college students protesting the government, the Vietnam War and the values of their parents' generation. However, he complicates his mission by falling for Laura, a bourgeois girl dreaming of a better world.
Who directed The Big Dream?
The Big Dream was directed by Michele Placido.
Who stars in The Big Dream?
The principal cast of The Big Dream includes Riccardo Scamarcio, Jasmine Trinca, Luca Argentero, Massimo Popolizio, Alessandra Acciai.
When was The Big Dream released and how long is it?
The Big Dream was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for The Big Dream?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Big Dream was composed by Nicola Piovani.