Grog (1982)
Grog is a 1982 Italian-language comedy movie directed by Francesco Laudadio, with a running time of 1h 35m. It stars Franco Nero, Gabriele Ferzetti and Omero Antonutti.
Two convicts escape from prison and evade the law by taking hostage the middle-class family of a doctor. One of the jailbirds calls the local television station, requesting that they broadcast his demand for a plane so they can escape the country. The television director and his crew show up to film the hostage crisis, and then things get progressively more bizarre and satirical. Not content with the living drama, he directs everyone's actions to make the event more newsworthy.
Quick answers
What is Grog about?
Two convicts escape from prison and evade the law by taking hostage the middle-class family of a doctor. One of the jailbirds calls the local television station, requesting that they broadcast his demand for a plane so they can escape the country. The television director and his crew show up to film the hostage crisis, and then things get progressively more bizarre and satirical. Not content with the living drama, he directs everyone's actions to make the event more newsworthy.
When was Grog released?
Grog was released on 3 September 1982.
How long is Grog?
Grog runs 1h 35m.
Who made Grog?
Grog was directed by Francesco Laudadio.
Cast
- Franco Nero as Nicola Fanelli
- Gabriele Ferzetti as Alberto
- Omero Antonutti as Enrico
- Cristina Sánchez Pascual as Lola
- Eros Pagni as Galli
- Sandra Milo as Vittoria
- Franco Javarone as Pasquale
- Renato Cecchetto as Caputo
- Annabella Schiavone
- Lunetta Savino as Elena
- Christian De Sica as Stella
- Claudio Cassinelli as Commissario