Big
Da grande
Synopsis
Marco, a nine year old boy, is in love with his elementary teacher, and feels neglected by his workaholic parents. When they forget about his birthday he wishes he could grow up at once. This really happens and Marco begins a new life as an adult. He rents a room in his teacher's flat and she falls in love with him. He even fakes a kidnapping when he runs out of money but he is mistaken for the kidnapper.
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Renato Pozzetto
Marco
Joska Versari
Marco bambino
Giulia Boschi
Francesca
Ottavia Piccolo
Claudio
Alessandro Haber
Claudio
Alessandro Partexano
Tenente
Giampiero Bianchi
Zio Nicola
Costantino Meloni
Luca
Fiammetta Baralla
Proprietaria del negozio di giocattoli
Gisella Burinato
Lucia
Claudio Ciocca
Giornalaio
Anna Maria Natalini
Signora al telefono
Alessandra Costanzo
Fioraia
Clelia Piscitello
Bidella
Bruno Burbi
Tecnico impronte
Marco Vivio
Bambino rubabandiera
Giuliano Gensini
Bambino nascondido
Ilary Blasi
Bambina nascondino
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Franco Amurri
- Screenplay & Story
- Stefano Sudriè, Franco Amurri
- Original Score
- Pino Massara
- Original Title
- Da grande
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Reteitalia, Gruppo Bema
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Franco Amurri
Stefano Sudriè, Franco Amurri
Pino Massara
Luciano Tovoli
Raimondo Crociani
Raffaello Saragò, Achille Manzotti
Department Leadership Roster
Franco Amurri
Director
Luciano Tovoli
Director of Photography
Laura Lo Surdo
Costume Design
Giorgio Luppi
Production Design
Raimondo Crociani
Editor
Stefano Sudriè
Screenplay
Franco Amurri
Screenplay
Pino Massara
Original Music Composer
Achille Manzotti
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Big
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What is Big about?
Marco, a nine year old boy, is in love with his elementary teacher, and feels neglected by his workaholic parents. When they forget about his birthday he wishes he could grow up at once. This really happens and Marco begins a new life as an adult. He rents a room in his teacher's flat and she falls in love with him. He even fakes a kidnapping when he runs out of money but he is mistaken for the kidnapper.
Who directed Big?
Big was directed by Franco Amurri.
Who stars in Big?
The principal cast of Big includes Renato Pozzetto, Joska Versari, Giulia Boschi, Ottavia Piccolo, Alessandro Haber.
When was Big released and how long is it?
Big was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Big?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Big was composed by Pino Massara.