Padre Padrone
The true story of the life of Gavino Ledda, the son of a Sardinian shepherd, and how he managed to escape his harsh, almost barbaric existence by slowly educating himself, despite violent opposition from his brutal father.
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Where is Padre Padrone streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Cohen Media Amazon Channel, Kanopy | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Amazon Video |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Sooner |
| Spain | Acontra Plus, Tivify | Amazon Video, Acontra Plus |
| South Korea | wavve | wavve |
About Padre Padrone
Padre Padrone is a 1977 Italian-language drama film directed by Vittorio Taviani and Paolo Taviani. The cast is led by Omero Antonutti, Saverio Marconi, Marcella Michelangeli. It has a runtime of 1h 54m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Cohen Media Amazon Channel, Kanopy.
Padre Padrone was produced by RAI and CINEMA S.r.l. and made in Italy. It was released on May 20, 1977.
- Director
- Vittorio Taviani, Paolo Taviani
- Writers
- Vittorio Taviani, Paolo Taviani
- Release date
- May 20, 1977
- Original language
- Italian
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Italy
- Production
- RAI, CINEMA S.r.l.
Padre Padrone cast & crew
Padre Padrone was directed by Vittorio Taviani and Paolo Taviani and written by Vittorio Taviani and Paolo Taviani.
The cast features Omero Antonutti as Padre, Saverio Marconi as Gavino, Marcella Michelangeli as Madre, Fabrizio Forte as Young Gavino, Marino Cenna as Young shepherd, and Stanko Molnar as Sebastiano.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Egisto Macchi, cinematography is by Mario Masini, and it was produced by Giuliani G. De Negri.
Is Padre Padrone worth watching?
Padre Padrone holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 126 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 54m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, Padre Padrone is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Padre Padrone
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Cast of Padre Padrone
Omero Antonutti
Padre
Saverio Marconi
Gavino
Marcella Michelangeli
Madre
Fabrizio Forte
Young Gavino
Marino Cenna
Young shepherd
Stanko Molnar
Sebastiano
Gavino Ledda
Himself
Nanni Moretti
Cesare
Pierluigi Alvau
Giuseppino Angioni
Fabio Angioni
Giuseppe Brandino
Padre Padrone — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Padre Padrone in United States?
Padre Padrone is streaming on Cohen Media Amazon Channel, Kanopy in United States.
▸Is Padre Padrone on Cohen Media Amazon Channel?
Yes — Padre Padrone is currently available on Cohen Media Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is Padre Padrone in?
Padre Padrone is originally in Italian, with audio tracks including German, Italian, Latin, Sardinian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Padre Padrone?
Padre Padrone runs 1 hours 54 minutes (114 minutes).
▸What is Padre Padrone rated?
It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 126 ratings.
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