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The Suitcase of Dreams

6.719531h 28mMovieComedyHistory

A former silent film actor who has saved old movies of his time from destruction uses them to set up recreational performances at schools. After an accidental fire and the risk of prison, he meets a rich producer who helps him to build a film museum.

DirectorLuigi Comencini
WritersGiuseppe Bennati·Luigi Comencini

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Cast · Directed by Luigi Comencini

UMUmberto Melnati
Umberto Melnati
Ettore Omeri
MCMaria Pia Casilio
Maria Pia Casilio
Mariannina
RRRoberto Risso
Roberto Risso
Giorgio Astori
LDLudmilla Dudarova
Ludmilla Dudarova
Baronessa Caprioli
FM
Flora Mariel
Suora
GC
Giulio Calì
Impiegato Biblioteca Nazionale
XVXenia Valderi
Xenia Valderi
Direttrice museo
GC
Giuseppe Chinnici
Commissario
NVNino Vingelli
Nino Vingelli
un detenuto
GBGemma Bolognesi
Gemma Bolognesi
Amica baronessa
PVPietro De Vico
Pietro De Vico
il regista del provino
ET
Eugenia Tavani
Portinaia

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