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Mario’s War (2005): Cast

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Mario’s War is a 2005 drama directed by Antonio Capuano, starring Marco Grieco as Mario, Valeria Golino and Anita Caprioli. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.

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Mario’s War (2005) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 40m (100 min)
Director
Antonio Capuano
Genre
Drama
Original language
Italian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Mario’s War About?

The premise of Mario’s War without spoilers.

After a court removes 9‑year‑old Mario from his abusive home and places him with a childless couple, the three must navigate a new household. Their contrasting backgrounds make daily life uneasy and often painful. To escape loneliness and displacement, Mario retreats into an imagined world, forging a bond with his invisible companion, Schad Sky.

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Cast & crew

Mario’s War Cast & Characters

Marco Grieco leads the cast as Mario, with Valeria Golino as Giulia and Anita Caprioli as Adriana Tutolo. Directed by Antonio Capuano; 22 actors are credited in all.

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More from Antonio Capuano

More films directed by Antonio Capuano: A Hole in the Head, Achille Tarallo, Napoli Jungle and Venice 70: Future Reloaded.

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Mario’s War FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Mario’s War, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Mario’s War?

Mario’s War runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

When was Mario’s War released?

Mario’s War was released on August 11, 2005.

Who directed Mario’s War?

Mario’s War was directed by Antonio Capuano.

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Who is in the cast of Mario’s War?

Mario’s War stars Marco Grieco as Mario, Valeria Golino as Giulia and Anita Caprioli as Adriana Tutolo, among 22 credited actors.

Does Mario’s War have a post-credit scene?

No. Mario’s War has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Mario’s War in?

The original language of Mario’s War is Italian.

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