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The First Assignment (2011): Cast & Box Office

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The First Assignment is a 2011 drama directed by Giorgia Cecere, starring Isabella Ragonese as Nena, Rita Schirinzi and Miriana Protopapa. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes and earned $260,294 worldwide.

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The First Assignment (2011) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Giorgia Cecere
Genre
Drama
Original language
Italian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The First Assignment About?

The premise of The First Assignment without spoilers.

Nena, a young woman from southern Italy, secures her first teaching post far from home. Though she loves her mother and sister, her deeper sorrow stems from leaving a committed romance with a local upper‑middle‑class man who promises to remain faithful until she can ask for a transfer in June. She departs hopeful yet uneasy, only to discover that life on the mainland is far different from the expectations she carried.

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Cast & crew

The First Assignment Cast & Characters

Isabella Ragonese leads the cast as Nena, with Rita Schirinzi as Madre di Nena and Miriana Protopapa as Sorella di Nena. Directed by Giorgia Cecere; 8 actors are credited in all.

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More from Giorgia Cecere

One more film directed by Giorgia Cecere: Somewhere Amazing.

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Box office

The First Assignment Box Office

The First Assignment grossed $260,294 worldwide.

2011 box office

Worldwide gross

$260.3K

International
$260.3K

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The First Assignment FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

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

How long is The First Assignment?

The First Assignment runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was The First Assignment released?

The First Assignment was released on May 6, 2011.

Who directed The First Assignment?

The First Assignment was directed by Giorgia Cecere.

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Who is in the cast of The First Assignment?

The First Assignment stars Isabella Ragonese as Nena, Rita Schirinzi as Madre di Nena and Miriana Protopapa as Sorella di Nena, among 8 credited actors.

How much did The First Assignment make at the box office?

The First Assignment grossed $260,294 worldwide.

Does The First Assignment have a post-credit scene?

No. The First Assignment has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The First Assignment in?

The original language of The First Assignment is Italian.

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