The Suitcase of Dreams
La valigia dei sogni
Synopsis
A former silent film actor who has saved old movies of his time from destruction uses them to set up recreational performances at schools. After an accidental fire and the risk of prison, he meets a rich producer who helps him to build a film museum.
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Umberto Melnati
Ettore Omeri
Maria Pia Casilio
Mariannina
Roberto Risso
Giorgio Astori
Ludmilla Dudarova
Baronessa Caprioli
Flora Mariel
Suora
Giulio Calì
Impiegato Biblioteca Nazionale
Xenia Valderi
Direttrice museo
Giuseppe Chinnici
Commissario
Nino Vingelli
un detenuto
Gemma Bolognesi
Amica baronessa
Pietro De Vico
il regista del provino
Eugenia Tavani
Portinaia
Marcello Mastroianni
(uncredited)
Italia Almirante-Manzini
Francesca Bertini
Lyda Borelli
Wanda Capodaglio
Helena Makowska
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Luigi Comencini
- Screenplay & Story
- Giuseppe Bennati, Ettore Maria Margadonna, Luigi Comencini
- Original Score
- Mario Nascimbene
- Original Title
- La valigia dei sogni
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Mambretti Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Luigi Comencini
Giuseppe Bennati, Ettore Maria Margadonna, Luigi Comencini
Mario Nascimbene
Václav Vích
Franco Fraticelli
Department Leadership Roster
Luigi Comencini
Director
Flavio Mogherini
Production Design
Giuseppe Bennati
Screenplay
Ettore Maria Margadonna
Screenplay
Luigi Comencini
Screenplay
Václav Vích
Director of Photography
Mario Nascimbene
Original Music Composer
Franco Fraticelli
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Suitcase of Dreams
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What is The Suitcase of Dreams about?
A former silent film actor who has saved old movies of his time from destruction uses them to set up recreational performances at schools. After an accidental fire and the risk of prison, he meets a rich producer who helps him to build a film museum.
Who directed The Suitcase of Dreams?
The Suitcase of Dreams was directed by Luigi Comencini.
Who stars in The Suitcase of Dreams?
The principal cast of The Suitcase of Dreams includes Umberto Melnati, Maria Pia Casilio, Roberto Risso, Ludmilla Dudarova, Flora Mariel.
When was The Suitcase of Dreams released and how long is it?
The Suitcase of Dreams was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for The Suitcase of Dreams?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Suitcase of Dreams was composed by Mario Nascimbene.