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6.7 / 10(17 votes)IMDb19721h 30mItaly

St. Michael Had a Rooster

San Michele aveva un gallo

Synopsis

Sentenced to life imprisonment for illegal activities, Italian International member Giulio Manieri holds on to his political ideals while struggling against madness in the loneliness of his prison cell.

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Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Source: IMDB (Cannes)

Festival / Special Debut

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Paolo Taviani, Vittorio Taviani
Screenplay & Story
Paolo Taviani
Original Score
Benedetto Ghiglia
Original Title
San Michele aveva un gallo
Country of Origin
Italy
Spoken Languages
Italian
Runtime
1h 30m
Production Studios
Ager Cinematografica, RAI

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Paolo Taviani, Vittorio Taviani

Screenplay & Story

Paolo Taviani, Leo Tolstoy, Vittorio Taviani

Original Score & Music

Benedetto Ghiglia

Director of Photography

Mario Masini

Film Editing

Roberto Perpignani

Producers

Giuliani G. De Negri

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Leo Tolstoy

Department Leadership Roster

Paolo Taviani

Paolo Taviani

Director

Vittorio Taviani

Vittorio Taviani

Director

Paolo Taviani

Paolo Taviani

Screenplay

Vittorio Taviani

Vittorio Taviani

Writer

Mario Masini

Mario Masini

Director of Photography

Roberto Perpignani

Roberto Perpignani

Editor

Lina Nerli Taviani

Costume Design

Gianni Sbarra

Production Design

Benedetto Ghiglia

Original Music Composer

Giuliani G. De Negri

Producer

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Frequently Asked Questions About St. Michael Had a Rooster

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is St. Michael Had a Rooster about?

Sentenced to life imprisonment for illegal activities, Italian International member Giulio Manieri holds on to his political ideals while struggling against madness in the loneliness of his prison cell.

Who directed St. Michael Had a Rooster?

St. Michael Had a Rooster was directed by Paolo Taviani, Vittorio Taviani.

Who stars in St. Michael Had a Rooster?

The principal cast of St. Michael Had a Rooster includes Giulio Brogi, Renato Cestiè, Vito Cipolla, Daniele Dublino, Stefano Guerrieri.

When was St. Michael Had a Rooster released and how long is it?

St. Michael Had a Rooster was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.

Who composed the musical score for St. Michael Had a Rooster?

The original motion picture soundtrack for St. Michael Had a Rooster was composed by Benedetto Ghiglia.

Is St. Michael Had a Rooster based on a book or true story?

St. Michael Had a Rooster is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Leo Tolstoy".