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7.2 / 10(2 votes)IMDb19991h 30mFrance, Italy

Toni

Synopsis

Toni is a mob movie combined with an urban love story and reflections about one's roots. The protagonist, Toni, is a young man from a small village in the south of Italy who arrives at the station Gare de Lyon in Paris. He never questions the education he receives from his mob family or the rules to which he is always chained. He contacts a man called "The Old Man," a strange character discarded by the family who is of help from time to time. This man is supposed to communicate to Toni all necessary information for him to accomplish his mission. Toni plans to execute it in perfect calm. But things do not go according to plan. He meets Marie, a vulnerable journalist whose best friend has just committed suicide. Two doomed characters enter a mysterious relationship.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Philomène Esposito
Screenplay & Story
Philomène Esposito, Patrick Laurent
Original Score
Alexandre Desplat
Original Title
Toni
Country of Origin
France, Italy
Spoken Languages
French
Runtime
1h 30m
Production Studios
Galfin, PFA Films

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Philomène Esposito

Screenplay & Story

Philomène Esposito, Patrick Laurent

Original Score & Music

Alexandre Desplat

Director of Photography

Emmanuel Machuel

Film Editing

Nicolas Barachin

Producers

Pier Francesco Aiello, Olivier Granier, Daniel Szuster

Department Leadership Roster

Alexandre Desplat

Alexandre Desplat

Original Music Composer

Philomène Esposito

Director

Philomène Esposito

Writer

Patrick Laurent

Patrick Laurent

Writer

Pier Francesco Aiello

Producer

Olivier Granier

Producer

Emmanuel Machuel

Director of Photography

Nicolas Barachin

Editor

Christian Marti

Christian Marti

Production Design

Gilles Saulnier

Production Design

Luigi Bonanno

Costume Design

Nathalie Cercuel

Costume Design

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

France (CNC)U

Tous publics — Universal audience.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Toni.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Toni

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Toni about?

Toni is a mob movie combined with an urban love story and reflections about one's roots. The protagonist, Toni, is a young man from a small village in the south of Italy who arrives at the station Gare de Lyon in Paris. He never questions the education he receives from his mob family or the rules to which he is always chained. He contacts a man called "The Old Man," a strange character discarded by the family who is of help from time to time. This man is supposed to communicate to Toni all necessary information for him to accomplish his mission. Toni plans to execute it in perfect calm. But things do not go according to plan. He meets Marie, a vulnerable journalist whose best friend has just committed suicide. Two doomed characters enter a mysterious relationship.

Who directed Toni?

Toni was directed by Philomène Esposito.

Who stars in Toni?

The principal cast of Toni includes Alessandro Gassmann, Béatrice Dalle, Raf Vallone, Venantino Venantini, Elena Varzi.

When was Toni released and how long is it?

Toni was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.

Who composed the musical score for Toni?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Toni was composed by Alexandre Desplat.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Toni?

Toni holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).