The Early Bird Catches the Worm
2008 · 1h 45m · N/A
Drama
Directed by
Francesco Patierno
Overview
Marco Baldini is a young man determined to become the voice of a major radio; he alternates between his job at Radio Deejay and his gambling addiction, that slowly consumes his life, his relationship with his girlfriend and his work skills.
Director and cast
- Francesco Patierno Director
- Elio Germano as Marco Baldini
- Laura Chiatti as Cristiana
- Carlo Monni as Padre di Marco
- Dario Vergassola as Claudio Cecchetto
- Corrado Fortuna as Rosario Fiorello
- Antonio Buonomo as Aniello Apicello
- Edoardo Gabbriellini as Gianfranco Monti
- Fiorenza Pieri as Lucia
- Francesco Casisa as Tommy
- Gerardo Amato Cast
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