Padre Padrone
1977, Italian. Directed by Paolo Taviani & Vittorio Taviani.
The true story of the life of Gavino Ledda, the son of a Sardinian shepherd, and how he managed to escape his harsh, almost barbaric existence by slowly educating himself, despite violent opposition from his brutal father.
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 136 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Padre Padrone
Padre Padrone is streaming on Cohen Media in India.
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Cast & crew
- Paolo TavianiDirector
- Vittorio TavianiDirector
- Omero AntonuttiPadre
- Saverio MarconiGavino
- Marcella MichelangeliMadre
- Fabrizio ForteYoung Gavino
- Marino CennaYoung shepherd
- Stanko MolnarSebastiano
- Gavino LeddaHimself
- Nanni MorettiCesare
- Pierluigi AlvauCast
- Giuseppino AngioniCast
- Fabio AngioniCast
- Giuseppe BrandinoCast
Details
- Released
- 20 May 1977
- Original title
- Padre padrone
- Country
- Italy
- Written by
- Paolo Taviani, Vittorio Taviani
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Padre Padrone: quick answers
Is Padre Padrone worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 136 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Padre Padrone?
Padre Padrone runs 114 minutes (1h 54m).
Does Padre Padrone have a post-credits scene?
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Padre Padrone parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Padre Padrone on?
Padre Padrone is streaming on Cohen Media in India. (Checked 4 November 2026.)
What movies are like Padre Padrone?
If you liked Padre Padrone, try Shoeshine, Two Women, Dogman.
Who directed Padre Padrone?
Padre Padrone (1977) was directed by Paolo Taviani and Vittorio Taviani and stars Omero Antonutti, Saverio Marconi, Marcella Michelangeli.