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The Secret of the Old Woods (1993): Cast

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The Secret of the Old Woods is a 1993 fantasy family film directed by Ermanno Olmi, starring Paolo Villaggio as Col. Procolo, Omero Antonutti and Gianni Musy. It runs 2 hours 14 minutes.

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The Secret of the Old Woods (1993) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 14m (134 min)
Director
Ermanno Olmi
Genres
Fantasy , Family
Original language
Italian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Secret of the Old Woods About?

The premise of The Secret of the Old Woods without spoilers.

It tells the story of a general who is about to cut down an old forest for the sake of financial gain, but discovers that the forest is inhabited by invisible spirits

The Secret of the Old Woods Themes & Keywords

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  • nature
  • forest
  • ecological
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Cast & crew

The Secret of the Old Woods Cast & Characters

Paolo Villaggio leads the cast as Col. Procolo, with Omero Antonutti as Vento Matteo (voice) and Gianni Musy as Vecchio Gufo (voice). Directed by Ermanno Olmi; 39 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Ermanno Olmi

More films directed by Ermanno Olmi: Greenery Will Bloom Again, The Cardboard Village, One Hundred Nails and Tickets.

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The Secret of the Old Woods Also Known As

Also known as “O Segredo do Bosque Velho”.

Also known as
  • O Segredo do Bosque Velho

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The Secret of the Old Woods FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Secret of the Old Woods, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Secret of the Old Woods?

The Secret of the Old Woods runs 2 hours 14 minutes (134 minutes).

When was The Secret of the Old Woods released?

The Secret of the Old Woods was released on September 6, 1993.

Who directed The Secret of the Old Woods?

The Secret of the Old Woods was directed by Ermanno Olmi.

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Who is in the cast of The Secret of the Old Woods?

The Secret of the Old Woods stars Paolo Villaggio as Col. Procolo, Omero Antonutti as Vento Matteo (voice) and Gianni Musy as Vecchio Gufo (voice), among 39 credited actors.

Does The Secret of the Old Woods have a post-credit scene?

No. The Secret of the Old Woods has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Secret of the Old Woods in?

The original language of The Secret of the Old Woods is Italian.

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