The Suitcase of Dreams

Overview

A former silent film actor who has saved old movies of his time from destruction uses them to set up recreational performances at schools. After an accidental fire and the risk of prison, he meets a rich producer who helps him to build a film museum.

Directed by Luigi Comencini

Top cast

Umberto Melnati

Ettore Omeri

Maria Pia Casilio

Mariannina

Roberto Risso

Giorgio Astori

Ludmilla Dudarova

Baronessa Caprioli

F

Flora Mariel

Suora

G

Giulio Calì

Impiegato Biblioteca Nazionale

Xenia Valderi

Direttrice museo

G

Giuseppe Chinnici

Commissario

Nino Vingelli

un detenuto

Gemma Bolognesi

Amica baronessa

Pietro De Vico

il regista del provino

E

Eugenia Tavani

Portinaia

Marcello Mastroianni

(uncredited)

Italia Almirante-Manzini

Francesca Bertini

Lyda Borelli

Wanda Capodaglio

Helena Makowska

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