The Squirrel
Lo scoiattolo
Synopsis
It tells the story of the struggle between gangs of thieves chasing after a jeweled necklace. A very valuable piece of jewelry made by Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent for Hürrem Sultan is put up for sale. At the end of the auction, the necklace is sold to an Englishman named Morgan. A company called Lloyds Insurance has insured the necklace. The necklace will remain in Istanbul for a while longer before being transported to London by ship. Meanwhile, a theft gang called the Squirrel Gang, whose name appears on the Interpol list, will also be traveling on the ship. However, the Squirrel Gang is not the only organization after the necklace.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Guido Zurli
- Screenplay & Story
- Erdoğan Tünaş, Fuat Özlüer, Guido Zurli
- Original Score
- Walter Rizzati
- Original Title
- Lo scoiattolo
- Country of Origin
- Italy, Turkey
- Spoken Languages
- Italian, Turkish
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Erler Film, Mafi Cinematografica
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Guido Zurli
Erdoğan Tünaş, Fuat Özlüer, Guido Zurli
Walter Rizzati
Çetin Gürtop
Angelo Faccenna, Türker İnanoğlu
Department Leadership Roster
Erdoğan Tünaş
Writer
Fuat Özlüer
Writer
Çetin Gürtop
Director of Photography
Guido Zurli
Director
Guido Zurli
Writer
Angelo Faccenna
Producer
Türker İnanoğlu
Producer
Adriana Spadaro
Costume Design
Franco Fantasia
Stunt Coordinator
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Squirrel.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Squirrel
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Squirrel about?
It tells the story of the struggle between gangs of thieves chasing after a jeweled necklace. A very valuable piece of jewelry made by Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent for Hürrem Sultan is put up for sale. At the end of the auction, the necklace is sold to an Englishman named Morgan. A company called Lloyds Insurance has insured the necklace. The necklace will remain in Istanbul for a while longer before being transported to London by ship. Meanwhile, a theft gang called the Squirrel Gang, whose name appears on the Interpol list, will also be traveling on the ship. However, the Squirrel Gang is not the only organization after the necklace.
Who directed The Squirrel?
The Squirrel was directed by Guido Zurli.
Who stars in The Squirrel?
The principal cast of The Squirrel includes Gülşen Bubikoğlu, Karin Schubert, Bulut Aras, Edmund Purdom, Tanju Gürsu.
When was The Squirrel released and how long is it?
The Squirrel was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for The Squirrel?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Squirrel was composed by Walter Rizzati.