The Great Spirit
2019, Italian. Directed by Sergio Rubini.
In a neighbourhood on the outskirts of Taranto, high upon the rooftops framed by the Ilva steel factory, we meet Tonino a.k.a. “Barboncino” (poodle). Tonino has just committed a robbery and, in a moment of foolishness, fled from his accomplices, taking the entire loot for himself. He escapes upward, clambering from roof to roof, until he can go no further and must take refuge in an old water tank. Here he finds Renato, a strange and eccentric man who believes he is an American Indian from the Sioux tribe. Trapped with no other choice, Tonino is forced to team up with Renato. A strange and crazy friendship is formed, and Tonino learns to see things from a very different perspective.
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 61 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Sergio RubiniDirector
- Rocco PapaleoRenato
- Sergio RubiniTonino
- Ivana LotitoTeresa
- Bianca GuacceroMilena
- Gennaro DianaBenedetto
- Alessandro GiallocostaTommy
- Ilaria CangalosiLa moglie di Tommy
- Antonio AndrisaniColella
- Cosimo AttanasioGrossone
- Antonia BastaMamma di Leuccio
- Simone GiufrèTeppista
- Salvatore GiufréTeppista
Details
- Released
- 9 May 2019
- Original title
- Il grande spirito
- Country
- Italy
- Written by
- Sergio Rubini, Angelo Pasquini, Carla Cavalluzzi
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The Great Spirit: quick answers
Is The Great Spirit worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 61 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Great Spirit?
The Great Spirit runs 113 minutes (1h 53m).
Does The Great Spirit have a post-credits scene?
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The Great Spirit parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is The Great Spirit on?
The Great Spirit isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 9 May 2019. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Great Spirit?
If you liked The Great Spirit, try Ugly, Dirty and Bad, SubUrbia, Siblings.
Who directed The Great Spirit?
The Great Spirit (2019) was directed by Sergio Rubini and stars Rocco Papaleo, Sergio Rubini, Ivana Lotito.