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The Balloon Vendor (1974)

Movie ★ 7.0 89 min

Drama

A young boy tries to make living out of a puppet show when his mother abandons him and his father.

Mario Gariazzo Director Luisa Montagnana Writer Massimo Franciosa Writer

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Quick facts

Released
December 21, 1974
Runtime
89 min
IMDb
tt0072358
Country
Studio
Cineproduzioni Daunia 70

Themes

Cast

Lee J. Cobb Lee J. Cobb Twenty Years James Whitmore James Whitmore Antonio Renato Cestiè Renato Cestiè Giacomino Marina Malfatti Marina Malfatti Maria Maurizio Arena Maurizio Arena Romolo Adolfo Celi Adolfo Celi Dr. Monforte Lina Volonghi Sister Maria Cyril Cusack Cyril Cusack Balloon Vendor Arnaldo Caivano Ice Cream Vendor (uncredited)

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Balloon Vendor about?
A young boy tries to make living out of a puppet show when his mother abandons him and his father.
Who directed The Balloon Vendor?
The Balloon Vendor was directed by Mario Gariazzo.
Who stars in The Balloon Vendor?
The Balloon Vendor stars Lee J. Cobb, James Whitmore, Renato Cestiè, Marina Malfatti.
When was The Balloon Vendor released?
The Balloon Vendor is a 1974 drama film.
Where can I watch The Balloon Vendor?
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