To Save Nine
Originally released in 1989. To Save Nine is a drama/tv movie film. directed by Lina Wertmüller. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Piera Degli Esposti, Dominique Sanda, and Hartmut Becker
Synopsis
Originally titled simply Decimo Clandestino, this Lina Wertmuller "miniature" began life as an Italian TV drama. Piera Degli Esposti plays the widowed, impoverished mother of a huge farm family. The woman moves her nine children to Bologna, where their living conditions are deplorable. To avoid a hike in rent, she tells her landlady (Dominique Sanda) that she is living alone. Also known as To Save Nine (a curiously brief English-language title for a Wertmuller film!), IL Decimo Clandestino was expanded from 60 to 90 minutes for its theatrical release.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 25, 1989
36 years ago
Runtime
1h 26m
86 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (2 votes)
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
Italy
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- Reteitalia
- Video 80
Frequently Asked Questions
What is To Save Nine about?
Originally titled simply Decimo Clandestino, this Lina Wertmuller "miniature" began life as an Italian TV drama. Piera Degli Esposti plays the widowed, impoverished mother of a huge farm family. Th...
Who directed To Save Nine?
To Save Nine was directed by Lina Wertmüller.
How long is To Save Nine?
To Save Nine has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
When was To Save Nine released?
To Save Nine was released on March 25, 1989 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in To Save Nine?
The main cast of To Save Nine includes Piera Degli Esposti, Dominique Sanda, Hartmut Becker, Susanna Marcomeni, Giorgio Trestini.