The Bull
Original title: Il toro
1994 · 1 h 45 min
Carlo MazzacuratiCast
Diego Abatantuono 
Roberto Citran 
Marco Messeri 
Marco Paolini Paolo Maria Veronica Roberto Zamengo
Credits
Written by: 
Umberto Contarello
Plot
In Veneto, two friends, a tough man and a gentle one, take on a small criminal job after losing their livelihood, in a warm, comic and sad story.
Sinekatalog’s take
A warm and understated Italian comedy-drama.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Awards
- Venice Film Festival 1994: Best Actor (Volpi Cup for Best Actor) — Roberto Citran
- Venice Film Festival 1994: Best Director (Silver Lion) — Carlo Mazzacurati
Ratings
IMDb: 6.7 / 10 (475 votes)
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