Cruel Peter
“He was the cruellest of all”
Synopsis
It is Christmas 1908 in Messina, one of the richest merchant cities of the Mediterranean. Peter, the 13 year-old son of a rich English family is notorious for his cruelty to children, animals and servants. One night he is ambushed and wakes up in a coffin underground in the city's Gothic cemetery, buried in retaliation for his callousness by a servant boy from his mother's estate. When a powerful earthquake razes Messina to the ground, Peter is trapped and his whereabouts are forgotten. Until a century later an English archaeologist and his daughter arrive in the city.
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Trailer Cruel Peter
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-06-19
Top Cast
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Angelica Alleruzzo
Antonio Alveario
Domestico
Aran Bevan
Peter Hoffman
Alessio Bonaffini
Padre Alfredo
Terence Booth
Rod
Claudio Castrogiovanni
Calarco
Arcangelo Ciulla
Niccolò
Matteo De Gregori
Sconsacrato
Henry Douthwaite
Norman Nash
Rosie Fellner
Harriet
Elisabetta Fusari
Jane
Lorella Galvani
Insegnante
Gabriele Greco
Edgar
Katia Greco
Blanca
Giuseppe Marino
Alberto Molonia
Giuseppe
Zoe Nochi
Liz
Biagio Pelligra
Matteo
Release History & Theatrical Window
Taormina Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christian Bisceglia
- Screenplay & Story
- Ascanio Malgarini
- Original Score
- Luca Balboni
- Original Title
- Cruel Peter
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian, English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Makinarium, Taadaaa Entertainment, RAI, Voltage Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christian Bisceglia
Ascanio Malgarini
Luca Balboni
Duccio Cimatti
Guillermo Cobo, Roberto Lattanzi
Francesco Romeres, Christian Bisceglia, Angelo Poggi, Ascanio Malgarini, Alessandro D'Amario
Department Leadership Roster
Francesco Romeres
Producer
Guillermo Cobo
Editor
Ascanio Malgarini
Screenplay
Christian Bisceglia
Producer
Luca Balboni
Original Music Composer
Renzo Iemmolo
Costume Design
Christian Bisceglia
Director
Angelo Poggi
Producer
Roberto Lattanzi
Editor
Ascanio Malgarini
Producer
Duccio Cimatti
Director of Photography
Alessandro D'Amario
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cruel Peter
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What is Cruel Peter about?
It is Christmas 1908 in Messina, one of the richest merchant cities of the Mediterranean. Peter, the 13 year-old son of a rich English family is notorious for his cruelty to children, animals and servants. One night he is ambushed and wakes up in a coffin underground in the city's Gothic cemetery, buried in retaliation for his callousness by a servant boy from his mother's estate. When a powerful earthquake razes Messina to the ground, Peter is trapped and his whereabouts are forgotten. Until a century later an English archaeologist and his daughter arrive in the city.
Who directed Cruel Peter?
Cruel Peter was directed by Christian Bisceglia.
Who stars in Cruel Peter?
The principal cast of Cruel Peter includes Angelica Alleruzzo, Antonio Alveario, Aran Bevan, Alessio Bonaffini, Terence Booth.
When was Cruel Peter released and how long is it?
Cruel Peter was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Cruel Peter?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cruel Peter was composed by Luca Balboni.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cruel Peter?
Cruel Peter holds official age classifications: CA: 18A.