

Overview
A young boy tries to make living out of a puppet show when his mother abandons him and his father.
Top Cast

Lee J. Cobb
Twenty Years

James Whitmore
Antonio

Renato Cestiè
Giacomino

Marina Malfatti
Maria

Maurizio Arena
Romolo

Adolfo Celi
Dr. Monforte
Lina Volonghi
Sister Maria

Cyril Cusack
Balloon Vendor
Arnaldo Caivano
Ice Cream Vendor (uncredited)
Key Film Crew
Production Stats
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