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Zappatore (1980)

Movie ★ 7.7 98 min

Drama

Francesco Esposito and his wife Maddalena are two farmers who raised Mario, their only son, with loving devotion. To help him study, they also incurred debts to the city's loan shark. The boy has since become a brilliant lawyer and in Naples, where he moved for work, he met Nancy, the daughter of an Italian-American industrialist, and fell in love with her; it would seem like a story with a happy ending, if it weren't for the fact that Mario is ashamed of his parents' humble origins.

Alfonso Brescia Director

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Quick facts

Released
December 5, 1980
Runtime
98 min
IMDb
tt0081800
Language

Cast

Mario Merola Mario Merola Francesco, 'o zappatore Regina Bianchi Regina Bianchi Maddalena, la madre Mara Venier Mara Venier Nancy Gerardo Amato Gerardo Amato Mario figlio di Francesco, avvocato Aldo Giuffrè Aldo Giuffrè Marescia Barbato Lucio Montanaro Lucio Montanaro Pasqualino Augusta Di Vincenzi Augusta Di Vincenzi Party guest (uncredited)

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Frequently asked questions

What is Zappatore about?
Francesco Esposito and his wife Maddalena are two farmers who raised Mario, their only son, with loving devotion. To help him study, they also incurred debts to the city's loan shark. The boy has since become a brilliant lawyer and in Naples, where he moved for work, he met Nancy, the daughter of an Italian-American industrialist, and fell in love with her; it would seem like a story with a happy ending, if it weren't for the fact that Mario is ashamed of his parents' humble origins.
Who directed Zappatore?
Zappatore was directed by Alfonso Brescia.
Who stars in Zappatore?
Zappatore stars Mario Merola, Regina Bianchi, Mara Venier, Gerardo Amato.
When was Zappatore released?
Zappatore is a 1980 drama film.
Where can I watch Zappatore?
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