The Family Friend
Originally released in 2006. The Family Friend is a drama film. directed by Paolo Sorrentino.
Starring Giacomo Rizzo, Fabrizio Bentivoglio, and Laura Chiatti
Synopsis
Geremia, an aging tailor/money lender, is a repulsive, mean, stingy man who lives alone in his shabby house with his scornful, bedridden mother. He has a morbid, obsessive relationship with money and he uses it to insinuate himself into other people's affairs, pretending to be the "family friend". One day he is asked by a man to lend him money for the wedding of Rosalba, his daughter. Geremia falls in love at first sight with the bewitching creature and and soon indulges in a "beauty and the beast" relationship...
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 1, 2006
19 years ago
Runtime
1h 42m
102 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (302 votes)
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
Italy
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Director
Top Cast
Giacomo Rizzo
as Geremia
Fabrizio Bentivoglio
as Gino
Laura Chiatti
as Rosalba
Gigi Angelillo
as Saverio, Rosalba's father
Clara Bindi
as Geremia's mother
Barbara Valmorin
as Bingo's Grandmother
Antonella Salvucci
as Presenter
Marco Giallini
as Attanasio
Giorgio Colangeli
as Massa
Alina Nedelea
as Belana
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- Fandango
- Indigo Film
- Medusa Film
- Sky
- Babe Film
- StudioCanal
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Family Friend about?
Geremia, an aging tailor/money lender, is a repulsive, mean, stingy man who lives alone in his shabby house with his scornful, bedridden mother. He has a morbid, obsessive relationship with money a...
Who directed The Family Friend?
The Family Friend was directed by Paolo Sorrentino.
How long is The Family Friend?
The Family Friend has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
When was The Family Friend released?
The Family Friend was released on October 1, 2006 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Family Friend?
The main cast of The Family Friend includes Giacomo Rizzo, Fabrizio Bentivoglio, Laura Chiatti, Gigi Angelillo, Clara Bindi.
Is The Family Friend worth watching?
The Family Friend has a user rating of 7.2/10 based on 302 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.