Dear Michele
Caro Michele
Synopsis
Michael is the younger son of a middle-class family, a strong-willed and free-thinking fellow, who is off in some distant country fighting for a revolutionary cause. Everyone in the family writes to him, describing the events of their lives, as they drift into a kind of conventionality which would perhaps have horrified them earlier. Only Michael’s girlfriend Mara, the mother of his child, retains her independence, even though it is through the help of Michael’s increasingly conventional friends and family that she survives.
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Mariangela Melato
Mara Castorelli
Delphine Seyrig
Adriana Vivanti
Lou Castel
Osvaldo
Aurore Clément
Angelica Vivanti
Fabio Carpi
Fabio Colarosa
Marcella Michelangeli
Viola Vivanti
Isa Danieli
Livia
Alfonso Gatto
Padre Vivanti
Eriprando Visconti
Filippo
Renato Romano
Oreste
Adriana Innocenti
Matilde
Costantino Carrozza
marito di Livia
Alfredo Pea
cognato di Livia
Loredana Martínez
cugina di Mara
Eleonora Morana
domestica di Colarosa
Carlotta Wittig
Domestica di Angelica
Giuliana Calandra
Ada
Luca Dal Fabbro
Ray
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mario Monicelli
- Screenplay & Story
- Suso Cecchi d'Amico, Tonino Guerra
- Original Score
- Nino Rota
- Original Title
- Caro Michele
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- Flag Production, Cineriz, Cinerez
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mario Monicelli
Suso Cecchi d'Amico, Tonino Guerra, Natalia Ginzburg
Nino Rota
Tonino Delli Colli
Ruggero Mastroianni
Gianni Hecht Lucari
Department Leadership Roster
Tonino Delli Colli
Director of Photography
Nino Rota
Original Music Composer
Mario Monicelli
Director
Suso Cecchi d'Amico
Screenplay
Tonino Guerra
Screenplay
Ruggero Mastroianni
Editor
Gitt Magrini
Costume Design
Lorenzo Baraldi
Production Design
Gianni Hecht Lucari
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dear Michele
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dear Michele about?
Michael is the younger son of a middle-class family, a strong-willed and free-thinking fellow, who is off in some distant country fighting for a revolutionary cause. Everyone in the family writes to him, describing the events of their lives, as they drift into a kind of conventionality which would perhaps have horrified them earlier. Only Michael’s girlfriend Mara, the mother of his child, retains her independence, even though it is through the help of Michael’s increasingly conventional friends and family that she survives.
Who directed Dear Michele?
Dear Michele was directed by Mario Monicelli.
Who stars in Dear Michele?
The principal cast of Dear Michele includes Mariangela Melato, Delphine Seyrig, Lou Castel, Aurore Clément, Fabio Carpi.
When was Dear Michele released and how long is it?
Dear Michele was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for Dear Michele?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dear Michele was composed by Nino Rota.
Is Dear Michele based on a book or true story?
Dear Michele is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Natalia Ginzburg".