The Night of the Shooting Stars

1982 | 105 minutes | 7.1 ★ (116)

The Night of the Shooting Stars
  • Overview

    The Night of San Lorenzo, the night of the shooting stars, is the night when dreams come true in Italian folklore. In 1944, a group of Italians flee their town after hearing rumours that the Nazis plan to blow it up and that the Americans are about to arrive to liberate them.

  • Release Date

    16 September 1982

  • DirectingPaolo Taviani
  • Budget

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  • Revenue

    $0.00

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