The Past Is a Foreign Land
Il passato è una terra straniera
A promising law student from a good family is driven by a cool cardsharper into a downward spiral of criminality, discovering a part of himself he had never known.
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Where can I watch The Past Is a Foreign Land in the United States?
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What are the ratings for The Past Is a Foreign Land?
The Past Is a Foreign Land scores 6.3 on The Movie Database, 6.4 on IMDb, and 31% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Who stars in The Past Is a Foreign Land?
The Past Is a Foreign Land stars Elio Germano, Michele Riondino, Chiara Caselli, Valentina Lodovini, and Marco Baliani. Daniele Vicari is the director.
How long is The Past Is a Foreign Land?
The Past Is a Foreign Land runs 2h (120 minutes).
When did The Past Is a Foreign Land come out?
The Past Is a Foreign Land was released on October 31, 2008.
Which studio made The Past Is a Foreign Land?
The Past Is a Foreign Land was produced by Fandango, R&C Produzioni, and RAI Cinema in Italy.
What was the budget for The Past Is a Foreign Land?
The Past Is a Foreign Land was made on a budget of $5,600,000.
How much did The Past Is a Foreign Land make at the box office?
The Past Is a Foreign Land grossed $965,171 worldwide, against a budget of $5,600,000.
What language is The Past Is a Foreign Land in?
The Past Is a Foreign Land is in Italian, and its original title is Il passato è una terra straniera.
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