The Stolen Children
Antonio, a policeman (carabiniere), has an order to take two children (Rosetta and her brother Luciano) from Milan to Sicily to an orphanage. Their mother has been arrested for forcing Rosetta (11 years old) to work as a prostitute. First the relation between Antonio and the children is tough, but it relaxes so they become temporary friends.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | — | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Canada | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Spain | Acontra Plus, Acontra Plus Amazon Channel, Tivify | Acontra Plus |
About The Stolen Children
The Stolen Children is a 1992 Italian-language drama film directed by Gianni Amelio. The cast is led by Enrico Lo Verso, Valentina Scalici, Giuseppe Ieracitano. It has a runtime of 1h 56m. Viewers rate it 7.6/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Google Play Movies.
The Stolen Children was produced by Erre Produzioni, Alia Film, and RAI and made in Italy and France. It was released on April 10, 1992. At the box office it grossed around $1 million worldwide.
- Director
- Gianni Amelio
- Writers
- Sandro Petraglia, Gianni Amelio, Stefano Rulli
- Release date
- April 10, 1992
- Original language
- Italian
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Italy, France
- Box office
- $1 million
- Production
- Erre Produzioni, Alia Film, RAI
The Stolen Children cast & crew
The Stolen Children was directed by Gianni Amelio and written by Sandro Petraglia, Gianni Amelio, and Stefano Rulli.
The cast features Enrico Lo Verso as Antonio, Valentina Scalici as Rosetta, Giuseppe Ieracitano as Luciano, Marina Golovine as Nathalie, Florence Darel as Martine, and Vitalba Andrea as Sorella di Antonio.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Franco Piersanti, cinematography is by Renato Tafuri, and it was produced by Stefano Mufanò and Enzo Porcelli.
Is The Stolen Children worth watching?
The Stolen Children holds an audience score of 7.6/10 from 98 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 56m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, The Stolen Children is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Stolen Children
Enrico Lo Verso
Antonio
Valentina Scalici
Rosetta
Giuseppe Ieracitano
Luciano
Marina Golovine
Nathalie
Florence Darel
Martine
Vitalba Andrea
Sorella di Antonio
Massimo De Lorenzo
Papaleo
Renato Carpentieri
Maresciallo
Fabio Alessandrini
Grignani
Vincenzo Peluso
Carabiniere Napoletano
Celeste Brancato
Signora Papaleo
Santo Santonocito
Carabiniere Siciliano
The Stolen Children — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Stolen Children in United States?
The Stolen Children is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Google Play Movies and YouTube.
▸What language is The Stolen Children in?
The Stolen Children is originally in Italian, with audio tracks including French, Italian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Stolen Children?
The Stolen Children runs 1 hours 56 minutes (116 minutes).
▸What is The Stolen Children rated?
It holds a 7.6/10 audience score from 98 ratings.
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