

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.
Top Cast
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- 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
Philomène Esposito
Philomène Esposito, Patrick Laurent
Alexandre Desplat
Emmanuel Machuel
Nicolas Barachin
Pier Francesco Aiello, Olivier Granier, Daniel Szuster
Department Leadership Roster
Alexandre Desplat
Original Music Composer
Philomène Esposito
Director
Philomène Esposito
Writer
Patrick Laurent
Writer
Pier Francesco Aiello
Producer
Olivier Granier
Producer
Emmanuel Machuel
Director of Photography
Nicolas Barachin
Editor
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
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Production Stills & Gallery
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.).
