
Kidnapped(2023)
Overview
The story of Edgardo Mortara, a young Jewish boy living in Bologna, Italy, who in 1858, after being secretly baptized, was forcibly taken from his family to be raised as a Christian. His parents’ struggle to free their son became part of a larger political battle that pitted the papacy against forces of democracy and Italian unification.
Director
Marco Bellocchio
Studio
The Match Factory
Budget
$14M
Revenue
$4M
Cast

Enea Sala
as Edgardo Mortara (child)

Leonardo Maltese
as Edgardo Mortara

Paolo Pierobon
as Pio IX

Fausto Russo Alesi
as Momolo Mortara

Barbara Ronchi
as Marianna Mortara

Andrea Gherpelli
as Angelo Padovani

Samuele Teneggi
as Riccardo Mortara

Corrado Invernizzi
as Giudice Carboni

Filippo Timi
as Giacomo Antonelli

Fabrizio Gifuni
as Pier Gaetano Feletti

Paolo Calabresi
as Sabatino Scazzocchio
Aurora Camatti
as Anna Morisi
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2023
Runtime
2h 14m
Language
Hebrew
Rating
7.3 / 10
Budget
$14M
Box Office
$4M
Production Companies
The Match Factory • IBC MOvie • Kavac Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Kidnapped?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Kidnapped (2023).
What is Kidnapped about?▼
The story of Edgardo Mortara, a young Jewish boy living in Bologna, Italy, who in 1858, after being secretly baptized, was forcibly taken from his family to be raised as a Christian. His parents’ struggle to free their son became part of a larger political battle that pitted the papacy against forces of democracy and Italian unification.
Who directed Kidnapped?▼
Kidnapped was directed by Marco Bellocchio and released in 2023. It is a drama, history film.
How long is Kidnapped?▼
Kidnapped has a runtime of 2 hours and 14 minutes (134 minutes total).
Who stars in Kidnapped?▼
The cast of Kidnapped includes Enea Sala as Edgardo Mortara (child), Leonardo Maltese as Edgardo Mortara, Paolo Pierobon as Pio IX, Fausto Russo Alesi as Momolo Mortara, Barbara Ronchi as Marianna Mortara and more.
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