Bruno

"The comedy that is long on originality and short on pants."

2000 1h 48m EN

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6.5

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★6.5TMDB · 34

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Synopsis

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The story of a unique young boy genius, Bruno, whose expression of his own individuality leads his family and community along an emotional journey.

“The comedy that is long on originality and short on pants.”

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Cast

Alex D. Linz
Bruno Battaglia
Shirley MacLaine
Helen
Gary Sinise
Dino Battaglia
Kathy Bates
Mother Superior
Joey Lauren Adams
Donna Marie
Jennifer Tilly
Dolores
Monica Hewes
Claudia
Christian Durango
Young Dino / Christian G. Durango

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Shirley MacLaine
Writers: David Ciminello
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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26 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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2 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Shirley MacLaine, shot by Jan Kiesser. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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3 / 8

DIRECTOR

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

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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

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5 / 8

CAST

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Alex D. Linz and Shirley MacLaine and Gary Sinise carry the top of the cast.

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6 / 8

RUNTIME

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Marketing tagline: "The comedy that is long on originality and short on pants.".

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0123003 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 34 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Shirley MacLaine directs. Jan Kiesser behind the camera. Chris Boardman scores. Bonnie Koehler cuts. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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126 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Directed by Shirley MacLaine, shot by Jan Kiesser. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Chris Boardman. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Bonnie Koehler shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Alex D. Linz and Shirley MacLaine and Gary Sinise carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "The comedy that is long on originality and short on pants.".
7IMDB entry: tt0123003 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 34 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.