Don Bosco
1988, Italian. Directed by Leandro Castellani.
This film depicts the life of Saint John Bosco, who dedicated his life to rescuing abandoned and exploited street children in Turin.
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Leandro CastellaniDirector
- Ben GazzaraDon Giovanni Bosco
- Patsy KensitLina
- Karl ZinnyGiuseppe
- Piera Degli EspostiLa madre di Lina
- Philippe LeroyPapa Leone XIII
- Leopoldo TriesteDon Borel
- Raymond PellegrinPapa Pio IX
- Edmund PurdomUrbano Rattazzi
- Rik BattagliaMarchese Michele Cavour
- Aldo E. CastellaniThe Little Cobbler
- Silvano TranquilliCast
- Laurent TerzieffMonsignor Gastaldi
Details
- Released
- 31 January 1988
- Country
- Italy
- Written by
- Silvana Buzzo, Ennio De Concini
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What Don Bosco is based on
Don Bosco is based on a true story.
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How long is Don Bosco?
Don Bosco runs 108 minutes (1h 48m).
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Which OTT platform is Don Bosco on?
Don Bosco isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 31 January 1988. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like Don Bosco?
If you liked Don Bosco, try Outlaws - For Greater Glory, Karol: A Man Who Became Pope, Brother Sun, Sister Moon.
Who directed Don Bosco?
Don Bosco (1988) was directed by Leandro Castellani and stars Ben Gazzara, Patsy Kensit, Karl Zinny.
What is Don Bosco based on?
Don Bosco is based on a true story.