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Alberto Express (1990): Cast

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Alberto Express is a 1990 comedy directed by Arthur Joffé, starring Sergio Castellitto as Alberto Capuano, Jeanne Moreau and Nino Manfredi. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes.

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Alberto Express (1990) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 32m (92 min)
Director
Arthur Joffé
Genre
Comedy
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Alberto Express About?

The premise of Alberto Express without spoilers.

Living in Paris with his French wife and expecting their first child, Alberto confronts a demand from his father: he must repay every expense incurred from his birth until he left home. The looming deadline forces him to balance fatherhood, marriage, and the weight of family obligations.

Alberto Express Themes & Keywords

· 42 tags
  • pregnancy
  • boy
  • 30 year old
  • pregnant wife
  • train conductor
  • express train
  • italian in france
  • husband wife relationship
  • diamond tooth
  • black homosexual
  • paternal ancestor
  • older husband younger wife relaltionship
+30 more
  • 15 year old
  • ex boyfriend ex girlfriend relationship
  • italian man married to a french woman
  • son must repay his father for all expenses from birth to adulthood
  • friend
  • 15 year old boy
  • homosexual character
  • theft
  • ancestor
  • family tradition
  • rome italy
  • paris france
  • penniless
  • 30 year old man
  • leaving home
  • journey
  • money
  • robbery
  • adding machine
  • debt
  • husband wants another man to have sex with his wife while he watches
  • family relationships
  • father son relationship
  • receipt
  • absurd comedy
  • family curse
  • lire
  • jumping onto a train
  • train
  • railway
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Cast & crew

Alberto Express Cast & Characters

Sergio Castellitto leads the cast as Alberto Capuano, with Jeanne Moreau as The Baroness and Nino Manfredi as Alberto's father. Directed by Arthur Joffé; 6 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Alberto Express

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From the director

More from Arthur Joffé

One more film directed by Arthur Joffé: Harem.

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Alberto Express Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “La Comédie d'un jour” and “In viaggio con Alberto”.

Also known as
  • La Comédie d'un jour
  • In viaggio con Alberto
  • Alberto und die Tradition
  • Экспресс Альберто
  • 梦幻列车

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FAQ

Alberto Express FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Alberto Express, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Alberto Express?

Alberto Express runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

When was Alberto Express released?

Alberto Express was released on September 5, 1990.

Who directed Alberto Express?

Alberto Express was directed by Arthur Joffé.

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Who is in the cast of Alberto Express?

Alberto Express stars Sergio Castellitto as Alberto Capuano, Jeanne Moreau as The Baroness and Nino Manfredi as Alberto's father, among 6 credited actors.

Does Alberto Express have a post-credit scene?

No. Alberto Express has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Alberto Express in?

The original language of Alberto Express is French.

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