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Historical comedy

The Suitcase of Dreams (1953): Cast

The Suitcase of Dreams (1953) movie poster

The Suitcase of Dreams is a 1953 historical comedy directed by Luigi Comencini, starring Marcello Mastroianni, Nino Vingelli and Pietro De Vico. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes.

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The Suitcase of Dreams (1953) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 28m (88 min)
Director
Luigi Comencini
Genres
Comedy , History
Original language
Italian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Suitcase of Dreams About?

The premise of The Suitcase of Dreams without spoilers.

A former silent‑film star who rescued countless early movies from loss stages them in schools as educational performances. When a fire threatens his work and a possible prison sentence, he encounters a wealthy producer who offers to fund and help him establish a dedicated film museum.

The Suitcase of Dreams Themes & Keywords

· 10 tags
  • police
  • filmmaking
  • film in film
  • cigarette smoking
  • arrest
  • archive footage
  • actress
  • actor
  • 1930s
  • 1920s
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Cast & crew

The Suitcase of Dreams Cast & Characters

Marcello Mastroianni leads the cast, with Nino Vingelli as un detenuto and Pietro De Vico as il regista del provino. Directed by Luigi Comencini; 18 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Luigi Comencini

More films directed by Luigi Comencini: Miracle of Marcellino, Merry Christmas… Happy New Year, A Boy from Calabria and History.

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The Suitcase of Dreams FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is The Suitcase of Dreams?

The Suitcase of Dreams runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).

When was The Suitcase of Dreams released?

The Suitcase of Dreams was released on October 29, 1953.

Who directed The Suitcase of Dreams?

The Suitcase of Dreams was directed by Luigi Comencini.

More films by Luigi Comencini

Who is in the cast of The Suitcase of Dreams?

The Suitcase of Dreams stars Marcello Mastroianni, Nino Vingelli as un detenuto and Pietro De Vico as il regista del provino, among 18 credited actors.

Does The Suitcase of Dreams have a post-credit scene?

No. The Suitcase of Dreams has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Suitcase of Dreams in?

The original language of The Suitcase of Dreams is Italian.

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