
Crazy for Football - Matti per il calcio
Drama · TV Movie · Comedy
Overview
A psychiatrist tries to make his dream come true by organizing the first worldwide football cup for patients who suffer from mental illness. Based on a true story.
Top Cast


Sergio Castellitto
Sergio Castellitto
Saverio Lulli
Sergio Castellitto
Saverio Lulli


Max Tortora
Max Tortora
Vittorio Zaccardi
Max Tortora
Vittorio Zaccardi


Antonia Truppo
Antonia Truppo
Paola
Antonia Truppo
Paola


Raffaele Vannoli
Raffaele Vannoli
Sandrone
Raffaele Vannoli
Sandrone


Angela Fontana
Angela Fontana
Alba
Angela Fontana
Alba


Lorenzo Renzi
Lorenzo Renzi
Fabione
Lorenzo Renzi
Fabione
Manuel Gonzalo
Manuel Gonzalo
José
Manuel Gonzalo
José


Federico Antonucci
Federico Antonucci
Davide
Federico Antonucci
Davide


Simone Baldasseroni
Simone Baldasseroni
Tommaso
Simone Baldasseroni
Tommaso


Jacopo Maria Bicocchi
Jacopo Maria Bicocchi
Stefano
Jacopo Maria Bicocchi
Stefano
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