The Uncle from Brooklyn
Lo Zio di Brooklyn
Synopsis
Set in apocalyptic Palermo peopled by ignorant, inbred, flatulent gluttons and deformed Mafiosi, a dark comedy which centers on a poor family of three-middle aged brothers who are coerced, by local Mafia honchos, into hiding a mysterious old man known as the Uncle from Brooklyn in their home.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Salvatore Gattuso
Zio di Brooklyn
Pippo Agusta
Don Masino
Salvatore Schiera
Gaetano Gemelli
Gaspare Marchione
Totò Gemelli
Natale Lauria
Iachino Gemelli
Rosario Carollo
Ciccio Gemelli
Pietro Rizzo
Sarino
Francesco Arnao
San Polifemo
Antonino Bruno
Il Mago Zoras
Luigi Cinà
Paliddu
Bruno Di Benedetto
La Nana
Salvatore Farina
Madre del mago Zoras
Umberto Florulli
Cantante
Pietro Giordano
Vendicatore
Giovanni Gucciardi
Custode cinema
Giovanni Lo Giudice
Cantante fallito
Giuseppe Paviglianiti
Guardiano dei cani
Mario Salmeri
Guida
Release History & Theatrical Window
Offscreen Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Daniele Ciprì, Franco Maresco
- Screenplay & Story
- Daniele Ciprì, Franco Maresco
- Original Score
- Joseph Vitale
- Original Title
- Lo Zio di Brooklyn
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Digital Film, Filmauro
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Daniele Ciprì, Franco Maresco
Daniele Ciprì, Franco Maresco
Joseph Vitale
Luca Bigazzi
Jacopo Quadri
Renzo Mazzone, Galliano Juso
Department Leadership Roster
Daniele Ciprì
Director
Franco Maresco
Director
Jacopo Quadri
Editor
Enzo Venezia
Costume Design
Daniele Ciprì
Writer
Daniele Ciprì
Screenplay
Franco Maresco
Writer
Franco Maresco
Screenplay
Enzo Venezia
Production Design
Galliano Juso
Producer
Luca Bigazzi
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 18 ans — 18+ only.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Uncle from Brooklyn.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Uncle from Brooklyn
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Uncle from Brooklyn about?
Set in apocalyptic Palermo peopled by ignorant, inbred, flatulent gluttons and deformed Mafiosi, a dark comedy which centers on a poor family of three-middle aged brothers who are coerced, by local Mafia honchos, into hiding a mysterious old man known as the Uncle from Brooklyn in their home.
Who directed The Uncle from Brooklyn?
The Uncle from Brooklyn was directed by Daniele Ciprì, Franco Maresco.
Who stars in The Uncle from Brooklyn?
The principal cast of The Uncle from Brooklyn includes Salvatore Gattuso, Pippo Agusta, Salvatore Schiera, Gaspare Marchione, Natale Lauria.
When was The Uncle from Brooklyn released and how long is it?
The Uncle from Brooklyn was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for The Uncle from Brooklyn?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Uncle from Brooklyn was composed by Joseph Vitale.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Uncle from Brooklyn?
The Uncle from Brooklyn holds official age classifications: FR: 18 (Interdit aux moins de 18 ans — 18+ only.).