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Tatanka (2011): Cast, Box Office & Plot

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Tatanka is a 2011 crime drama directed by Giuseppe Gagliardi, starring Clemente Russo as Michele, Carmine Recano and Lorenzo Scialla. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes and earned $260,434 worldwide.

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Tatanka (2011) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 40m (100 min)
Genres
Drama , Crime
Original language
Italian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Tatanka About?

The premise of Tatanka without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Clemente Russo portrays himself in the story of a promising boxer who grew up in the Neapolitan mob heartland.

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Cast & crew

Tatanka Cast & Characters

Clemente Russo leads the cast as Michele, with Carmine Recano as Rosario and Lorenzo Scialla as Michele da giovane. Directed by Giuseppe Gagliardi; 17 actors are credited in all.

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Plot

Tatanka Plot Summary

What happens in Tatanka from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Michele and Rosario, two childhood friends, navigate life in Marcianise, a town in Campania dominated by the power of the Camorra rather than the law. From a young age, they engage in petty crimes like theft and robbery, which leads them to seek refuge in a local gym. There, they find a protector in the gym’s owner, Sabatino, who recognizes Michele’s potential in boxing after witnessing him defend himself in a brawl. As their lives unfold, Rosario faces a brutal confrontation at the beach, resulting in him stabbing an aggressor and subsequently serving time for the assault.

Full summary

The whole story of Tatanka, scene by scene

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Box office

Tatanka Box Office

Tatanka grossed $260,434 worldwide.

2011 box office

Worldwide gross

$260.4K

International
$260.4K
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Tatanka?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What nickname does Michele earn during his early boxing matches?

Details

Tatanka Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “Tatanka: Tjuren Från Neapel” and “Татанка”.

Also known as
  • Tatanka: Tjuren Från Neapel
  • Татанка
  • טאטנקה
  • Tatanka -Napolin Peto
  • 레이징 타탄카

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FAQ

Tatanka FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

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

How long is Tatanka?

Tatanka runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

When was Tatanka released?

Tatanka was released on May 6, 2011.

Who directed Tatanka?

Tatanka was directed by Giuseppe Gagliardi.

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Who is in the cast of Tatanka?

Tatanka stars Clemente Russo as Michele, Carmine Recano as Rosario and Lorenzo Scialla as Michele da giovane, among 17 credited actors.

How much did Tatanka make at the box office?

Tatanka grossed $260,434 worldwide.

Does Tatanka have a post-credit scene?

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

What language is Tatanka in?

The original language of Tatanka is Italian.

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