A Sky Full of Stars for a Roof

1968 1h 37m IT

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5.9

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★5.9TMDB · 30

Western

Synopsis

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The bandit Pratt, looking for Tim, who is responsible for the death of his two sons, attacks a caravan killing all the passengers. Harry, the vagabond, after having robbed the dead, casually meets Tim and they become friends. Running away together from Pratt, they reach Harry's farm, but their hiding place is soon discovered.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Giuliano Gemma
Billy Boy aka Tim Hawkins
Mario Adorf
Harry
Magda Konopka
Widow Dorothy McDonald
Federico Boido
Roger Pratt
Julie Menard
Sirene / Donna
Anthony Dawson
Samuel Pratt
Cris Huerta
Fat man in stagecoach
Sandro Dori
Sirene's husband

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Giulio Petroni
Writers: Stefano Strucchi, Bernardino Zapponi, Fausto Saraceni
Languages: Italian
Countries: Italy

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ERA

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58 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Giulio Petroni, shot by Carlo Carlini. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Ennio Morricone. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Enzo Alabiso shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Giuliano Gemma and Mario Adorf and Magda Konopka carry the top of the cast.

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6 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0062618 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 30 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Giulio Petroni directs. Carlo Carlini behind the camera. Ennio Morricone scores. Enzo Alabiso cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Italy. Dialogue in Italian.

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Things worth knowing

158 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2Directed by Giulio Petroni, shot by Carlo Carlini. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Ennio Morricone. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Enzo Alabiso shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Giuliano Gemma and Mario Adorf and Magda Konopka carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0062618 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 30 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.