The Night of the Shooting Stars
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.
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The Night of the Shooting Stars
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Sep 16, 1982
Runtime
1h 45m
Genres
War, Drama
User Score
71%
Original Title
La notte di San Lorenzo
Production Companies
Ager Cinematografica, RAI
Director
Vittorio Taviani
Description
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.