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A Sky Full of Stars for a Roof (1968): Cast

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A Sky Full of Stars for a Roof is a 1968 western directed by Giulio Petroni, starring Federico Boido as Roger Pratt, Anthony Dawson and Mario Adorf. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes.

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A Sky Full of Stars for a Roof (1968) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 37m (97 min)
Director
Giulio Petroni
Genre
Western
Original language
Italian
After the credits
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The story

What Is A Sky Full of Stars for a Roof About?

The premise of A Sky Full of Stars for a Roof without spoilers.

Bandit Pratt, seeking vengeance for the death of his two sons at Tim’s hands, ambushes a caravan and murders its passengers. Harry, a wandering rogue who has looted the dead, encounters Tim by chance; the two quickly form a bond. Fleeing Pratt together, they seek refuge on Harry’s farm, only to have their concealment soon uncovered.

A Sky Full of Stars for a Roof Themes & Keywords

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  • stagecoach
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  • barroom brawl
  • bar fight
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  • card cheat
  • fistfight
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  • gold
  • hustle
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  • deserted town
  • ghost town
  • funeral procession
  • jail cell
  • gunfighter
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  • burial
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  • rundown farmhouse
  • siege
  • dynamite
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  • sieged farmhouse
  • explosion
  • bear trap
  • seeking revenge
  • falling through a roof
  • caught in a bear trap
  • woman wears underwear in public
  • shot in the head
  • bandit
  • costume drama
  • american character played by italian actor
  • american character played by european actor
  • dead body
  • european actor playing north american character
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Cast & crew

A Sky Full of Stars for a Roof Cast & Characters

Federico Boido leads the cast as Roger Pratt, with Anthony Dawson as Samuel Pratt and Mario Adorf as Harry. Directed by Giulio Petroni; 31 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Giulio Petroni

More films directed by Giulio Petroni, best-rated first: Death Rides a Horse, Obscene Desire, Lips of Lurid Blue and Life Is Tough, Eh Providence?.

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How Well Do You Know A Sky Full of Stars for a Roof?

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A Sky Full of Stars for a Roof FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of A Sky Full of Stars for a Roof, each answered in a sentence.

How long is A Sky Full of Stars for a Roof?

A Sky Full of Stars for a Roof runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

When was A Sky Full of Stars for a Roof released?

A Sky Full of Stars for a Roof was released on August 14, 1968.

Who directed A Sky Full of Stars for a Roof?

A Sky Full of Stars for a Roof was directed by Giulio Petroni.

More films by Giulio Petroni

Who is in the cast of A Sky Full of Stars for a Roof?

A Sky Full of Stars for a Roof stars Federico Boido as Roger Pratt, Anthony Dawson as Samuel Pratt and Mario Adorf as Harry, among 31 credited actors.

Does A Sky Full of Stars for a Roof have a post-credit scene?

No. A Sky Full of Stars for a Roof has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is A Sky Full of Stars for a Roof in?

The original language of A Sky Full of Stars for a Roof is Italian.

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