A Simple Story (1991)
1h 31m
Running Time
September 12, 1991Release Date
A Simple Story (1991)
1h 31m
Running Time
September 12, 1991Release Date
Plot.
After many years, a retired diplomat returns to his native Sicily to visit an abandoned property and delve into family correspondence. But is it worth bringing up the past? A difficult Sicilian history against the backdrop of the mafia and drugs.
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Cast & Crew.

Gian Maria Volonté
Carmelo Franzò

Ennio Fantastichini
Commissario

Ricky Tognazzi
Brigadiere Lepri

Massimo Dapporto
Questore

Massimo Ghini
Il rappresentante di medicinali

Paolo Graziosi
Colonnello dei Carabinieri

Gianluca Favilla
Il procuratore

Gianmarco Tognazzi
Figlio di Roccella

Omero Antonutti
Padre Cricco

Tony Sperandeo
Il primo agente

Macha Méril
La vedova del Roccella

Giovanni Alamia
Il secondo agente

Francesco Gabriele
Il capotreno

Leonardo Petrillo
Un testimone

Andrea Barbato
Writer

Emidio Greco
Director / Screenplay

Leonardo Sciascia
Novel

Alfredo Muschietti
Editor

Andrea Barbata
Screenplay

Claudio Bonivento
Producer

Luis Bacalov
Original Music Composer

Tonino Delli Colli
Director of Photography

Amedeo Fago
Art Designer

Lia Francesca Morandini
Costumer

Salvatore Zinna

Cathy Marchand
Media.

Details.
Release DateSeptember 12, 1991
Original NameUna storia semplice
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 31m
Filming LocationsSicily, Italy
Genres
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Wiki.
A Simple Story (Italian: Una storia semplice) is a 1991 Italian drama film directed by Emidio Greco. It is based on the novel with the same name written by Leonardo Sciascia. It premiered at the 1991 Venice International Film Festival, in which it entered the main competition. The film was awarded with a Nastro d'Argento for best screenplay, two Globi d'oro for best film and best screenplay and a Grolla d'oro for best actor to the ensemble cast.
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