Kidnapped
Rapito
Synopsis
The story of Edgardo Mortara, a young Jewish boy living in Bologna, Italy, who in 1858, after being secretly baptized, was forcibly taken from his family to be raised as a Christian. His parents’ struggle to free their son became part of a larger political battle that pitted the papacy against forces of democracy and Italian unification.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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US Trailer V2 [Subtitled]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-05-08
Top Cast
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Enea Sala
Edgardo Mortara (child)
Leonardo Maltese
Edgardo Mortara
Paolo Pierobon
Pio IX
Fausto Russo Alesi
Momolo Mortara
Barbara Ronchi
Marianna Mortara
Andrea Gherpelli
Angelo Padovani
Samuele Teneggi
Riccardo Mortara
Corrado Invernizzi
Giudice Carboni
Filippo Timi
Giacomo Antonelli
Fabrizio Gifuni
Pier Gaetano Feletti
Paolo Calabresi
Sabatino Scazzocchio
Aurora Camatti
Anna Morisi
Bruno Cariello
Maresciallo Lucidi
Walter Lippa
Angelo Moscati
Alessandro Bandini
Padre Mariano
Leonardo Bianconi
Brigadiere Agostini
Daniele Aldrovandi
Bonaiuto Sanguinetti
Fabrizio Contri
Jussi
Release History & Theatrical Window
Melbourne International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 24, 2024
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 16, 2024
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$14.1M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$4.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.29x
-$10M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marco Bellocchio
- Screenplay & Story
- Susanna Nicchiarelli, Marco Bellocchio
- Original Score
- Fabio Massimo Capogrosso
- Original Title
- Rapito
- Country of Origin
- Italy, France, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- Hebrew, Italian, Latin
- Runtime
- 2h 14m
- Production Budget
- $14.1M
- Worldwide Gross
- $4.1M
- Production Studios
- The Match Factory, IBC MOvie, Kavac Film, RAI Cinema, Ad Vitam Production, BR, ARTE France Cinéma
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marco Bellocchio
Susanna Nicchiarelli, Marco Bellocchio, Daniele Scalise, Edoardo Albinati, Daniela Ceselli
Fabio Massimo Capogrosso
Francesco Di Giacomo
Francesca Calvelli, Stefano Mariotti
Patrick Carrarin, Alessio Lazzareschi, Maurizio Feverati, Paolo Del Brocco, Beppe Caschetto
Department Leadership Roster
Francesco Di Giacomo
Director of Photography
Francesca Calvelli
Editor
Andrea Castorina
Production Design
Fabio Massimo Capogrosso
Original Music Composer
Stefano Mariotti
Editor
Paolo Del Brocco
Producer
Marco Bellocchio
Director
Susanna Nicchiarelli
Screenplay
Marco Bellocchio
Screenplay
Beppe Caschetto
Producer
Simone Gattoni
Producer
Sergio Ballo
Costume Design
Daria Calvelli
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Violence • Self-harm • Injury
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kidnapped
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Kidnapped about?
The story of Edgardo Mortara, a young Jewish boy living in Bologna, Italy, who in 1858, after being secretly baptized, was forcibly taken from his family to be raised as a Christian. His parents’ struggle to free their son became part of a larger political battle that pitted the papacy against forces of democracy and Italian unification.
Who directed Kidnapped?
Kidnapped was directed by Marco Bellocchio.
Who stars in Kidnapped?
The principal cast of Kidnapped includes Enea Sala, Leonardo Maltese, Paolo Pierobon, Fausto Russo Alesi, Barbara Ronchi.
When was Kidnapped released and how long is it?
Kidnapped was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 2h 14m.
What was the box office and production budget of Kidnapped?
Kidnapped had a reported production budget of $14.1M and grossed $4.1M at the worldwide box office (0.29 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Kidnapped?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kidnapped was composed by Fabio Massimo Capogrosso.
Is Kidnapped based on a book or true story?
Kidnapped is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Daniele Scalise".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Kidnapped?
Kidnapped holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.).