The film was directed by Giuliano Cenci with assistance from his brother Renzo. During production, Carlo Collodis grandchildren Mario and Antonio Lorenzini were consulted. The subtle movements made by fidgeting children whilst speaking or under scrutiny were incorporated into Pinocchios movements, particularly when he lies to the Fairy with the Turquoise Hair over the fate of his gold coins. For the design of the Fairy, Italian portrayals of the Blessed Virgin Mary in art were used as starting points.
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Cast
26 people
Roberta Paladini
Pinocchio (voice)
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Roberto Bertea
Geppetto (voice)
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Lauro Gazzolo
Grillo Parlante (voice)
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Vittoria Febbi
Fata Turchina (voice)
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West and Soda
Sergio Tedesco
Volpe (voice), Arlecchino (voice)
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Marcelino pan y vino
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Manlio De Angelis
Gatto (voice)
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Ritratto di Donna Velata
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Flaminia Jandolo
Lucignolo (voice)
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West and Soda
Michele Gammino
Mangiafuoco (voice)
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Arturo Dominici
Pescatore Verde (voice)
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Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion
Black Sunday
Gianni Bonagura
Omino del carro (voice)
Known for
Special Features: Handsome
Department Store
Bruno Persa
Direttore del circo (voice)
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Gianfranco Bellini
Colombo (voice)
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West and Soda
Giuliano Cenci Director · Carlo Collodi Author Renzo Cenci Cinematographer
Budget $4.4M · First release October 7, 1971 · Produced in Italy
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Budget
$4,436,951
Production
Italy
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Original title
Un burattino di nome Pinocchio
Original language
Italian
Spoken on screen
Italian
Release dates
Italy · October 7, 1971
Premiere · Legnano Animation Film Festival
Italy · December 20, 1972
Limited theatrical · Genova
No release date listed for United States.
Italy
September 6, 1974 · Limited theatrical · Milan
May 22, 1975 · Limited theatrical · Turin
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