
Little Lips
Seen it?1978 | 86 min | Drama
Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and little lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved The Deer Hunter or Born on the Fourth of July, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 26 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Italian, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1978: an older pace and style.
A writer returns home to his estate after service in World War I. He has developed a very bad case of depression due to a war wound concerning his genitalia. He contemplates suicide, but recovers after becoming interested in his caretaker's 12 year-old war orphan niece, who now lives in the manor.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Mimmo Cattarinich
- Pierre ClémentiPaul
- Katya BergerEva
- Ugo BolognaFranz
- Bárbara ReyChrista
- Michele SoaviThe acrobat
- Maria MontiAnna
- Raf BaldassarreGypsy violinist
- Tom FelleghySurgeon
- Cesare Di Vito
- Walter Colombaioni