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The Family Friend

2006, Drama, 1h 48m

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Movie Info

The ugly world of a loan shark (Giacomo Rizzo) includes rape, misogyny and a horrific home life.

Genre: Drama
Original Language: Italian
Director: Paolo Sorrentino
Producer: Domenico Procacci, Nicola Giuliano, Francesca Cima
Writer: Paolo Sorrentino
Runtime: 1h 48m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital

Cast & Crew

Giacomo Rizzo

Geremia

Fabrizio Bentivoglio

Fabrizio Bentivoglio

Gino

Laura Chiatti

Rosalba

Gigi Angelillo

Saverio

Clara Bindi

Geremia's Mother

Barbara Valmorin

Barbara Valmorin

Bingo Grandma

Critic Reviews for The Family Friend

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