Scugnizzi
- 12 October 1989 (1989-10-12) (Italy)
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Scugnizzi is a 1989 Italian musical drama, directed by Nanni Loy. The film is also called "Street Kids" in the American market.[1]
Plot
Fortunato Assante (Leo Gullotta) is an out work/out of money actor. He agrees to take a job teaching drama at a reform school. After some hesitation he realizes the potential and ability of various students, and has pity for the lives these kids have lived on the streets.
Cast
- Leo Gullotta as Fortunato Assante
- Pino Ammendola as Salvatore
- Francesco Allocca as Kid
- Sara Basile as Iodice
- Pino Caruso as the judge
- Tosca D'Aquino as Teresa
- Aldo Giuffrè as Don Nicola
- Bardia King as Brono
- Marco Leonardi as Salvatore
- Lina Polito as Mrs. Lanzetta
Awards
| Award | Category | Nominee | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| David di Donatello Awards[2] | Best Music | Claudio Mattone | Won |
| Best Song | Claudio Mattone | Won | |
| Best Costume Design | Danda Ortona | Nominated | |
| Best Director | Nanni Loy | Nominated | |
| Best Producer | Giovanni di Clemente | Nominated | |
| Best Screenplay | Nanni Loy Elvio Porta | Nominated | |
| Italian Golden Globes | Best Original Score | Claudio Mattone | Won |
| Italian National Syndicate of Film Journalists[citation needed] | Best Score | Claudio Mattone | Won |
| 46th Venice International Film Festival[citation needed] | Golden Osella/Best Score | Won | |
| Little Golden Lion | Nanni Loy | Won | |
| The President of the Italian Senate's Gold Medal | Nanni Loy | Won |
References
- ^ Clarke Fountain. "Scugnizzi Review". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. Baseline & All Movie Guide. Archived from the original on January 30, 2013. Retrieved June 28, 2012.
- ^ "David di Donatello Awards 1990". filmaffinity.com. Retrieved June 28, 2012.
External links
Scugnizzi at IMDb 
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Films directed by Nanni Loy
- Parola di ladro (1957)
- Il marito (1957)
- Audace colpo dei soliti ignoti (1960)
- A Day for Lionhearts (1961)
- The Four Days of Naples (1962)
- Made in Italy (1965)
- The Head of the Family (1969)
- Rosolino Paternò, soldato... (1970)
- In Prison Awaiting Trial (1972)
- Sistemo l'America e torno (1974)
- Goodnight, Ladies and Gentlemen (1976)
- Strange Occasion (1976)
- Basta che non si sappia in giro (1976)
- Café Express (1980)
- Heads I Win, Tails You Lose (1982)
- Where's Picone? (1983)
- Amici miei – Atto III (1985)
- Scugnizzi (1989)
- Pacco, doppio pacco e contropaccotto (1993)
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