The Suitcase of Dreams
1953, Italian. Directed by Luigi Comencini.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Luigi ComenciniDirector
- Umberto MelnatiEttore Omeri
- Maria Pia CasilioMariannina
- Roberto RissoGiorgio Astori
- Ludmilla DudarovaBaronessa Caprioli
- Flora MarielSuora
- Giulio CalìImpiegato Biblioteca Nazionale
- Xenia ValderiDirettrice museo
- Giuseppe ChinniciCommissario
- Nino Vingelliun detenuto
- Gemma BolognesiAmica baronessa
- Pietro De Vicoil regista del provino
- Eugenia TavaniPortinaia
Details
- Released
- 29 October 1953
- Original title
- La valigia dei sogni
- Country
- Italy
- Written by
- Giuseppe Bennati, Luigi Comencini, Ettore Maria Margadonna
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The Suitcase of Dreams runs 88 minutes (1h 28m).
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Which OTT platform is The Suitcase of Dreams on?
The Suitcase of Dreams isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 29 October 1953. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Suitcase of Dreams?
If you liked The Suitcase of Dreams, try Napoleon and Me, A Cock and Bull Story, Goltzius & the Pelican Company.
Who directed The Suitcase of Dreams?
The Suitcase of Dreams (1953) was directed by Luigi Comencini and stars Umberto Melnati, Maria Pia Casilio, Roberto Risso.