The Streetsweeper


1h 49m 2003

Brief Synopsis

Enzo Morelli is a former opera singer who gave up a promising career on the stage to support his family. To honor a promise to his dying wife, he sold his house and car, cashed in his pension and now lives in the slum area which he sweeps in order to pay for his son's tuition at Harvard. The son, th

Film Details

Also Known As
Street Sweeper, Streetsweeper
Genre
Drama
Release Date
2003

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 49m

Synopsis

Enzo Morelli is a former opera singer who gave up a promising career on the stage to support his family. To honor a promise to his dying wife, he sold his house and car, cashed in his pension and now lives in the slum area which he sweeps in order to pay for his son's tuition at Harvard. The son, thinking his scholarship paid the way, comes home after graduation with an attitude and a rich girlfriend, only to learn the real lessons of life.

Film Details

Also Known As
Street Sweeper, Streetsweeper
Genre
Drama
Release Date
2003

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 49m

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Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Winner of the Best Italian-American Feature at the Los Angeles Italian Film Awards Festival 2003.

Released in United States May 9, 2003

Released in United States Spring May 9, 2003

Shown at Los Angeles Italian Film Awards Festival April 29 - May 4, 2003.

35mm

color

Released in United States May 9, 2003 (Los Angeles)

Released in United States Spring May 9, 2003