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Bubu (1971): Cast

Bubu (1971) movie poster

Bubu is a 1971 drama directed by Mauro Bolognini, starring Antonio Falsi as Bubu, Gigi Proietti and Massimo Ranieri. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes.

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Bubu (1971) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 45m (105 min)
Director
Mauro Bolognini
Genre
Drama
Original language
Italian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Bubu About?

The premise of Bubu without spoilers.

After quitting his bakery job, Bubu forces his girlfriend into prostitution and lives off her earnings. They become entangled in the world of pimps and sex workers, haunted by the threat of a fatal venereal disease. The humiliation she suffers and their bleak prospects strain their bond, leading to conflict.

Bubu Themes & Keywords

· 29 tags
  • character name as title
  • washerwoman
  • bakery
  • pimp
  • prostitution
  • prostitute
  • impossible love
  • cowardice
  • lack of money
  • misery
  • violence against a woman
  • illness
+17 more
  • hospital
  • voice over letter
  • caught stealing
  • quitting a job
  • refusing to work
  • paris france
  • one word title
  • scene before opening credits
  • pimp whore relationship
  • pimp boyfriend
  • sexually transmitted disease
  • foreign language adaptation
  • nickname as title
  • 1900s
  • death of father
  • based on novel
  • title spoken by character
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Cast & crew

Bubu Cast & Characters

Antonio Falsi leads the cast as Bubu, with Gigi Proietti as Giulio - the Thief and Massimo Ranieri as Piero. Directed by Mauro Bolognini; 7 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Bubu

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Details

Bubu Also Known As

7 alternative titles, including “Bubu vom Montparnasse” and “Bubu de Montparnasse”.

Also known as
  • Bubu vom Montparnasse
  • Bubu de Montparnasse
  • Bubu, o zigolo tou Montparnasse
  • Paris'li fahise
  • Bubú de Montparnasse
  • Bubù
  • 蒙帕纳斯的布布

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FAQ

Bubu FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Bubu?

Bubu runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

When was Bubu released?

Bubu was released on February 16, 1971.

Who directed Bubu?

Bubu was directed by Mauro Bolognini.

More films by Mauro Bolognini

Who is in the cast of Bubu?

Bubu stars Antonio Falsi as Bubu, Gigi Proietti as Giulio - the Thief and Massimo Ranieri as Piero, among 7 credited actors.

Does Bubu have a post-credit scene?

No. Bubu has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Bubu in?

The original language of Bubu is Italian.

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