The Early Bird Catches the Worm(2008)
Marco Baldini is a young man determined to become the voice of a major radio; he alternates between his job at Radio Deejay and his gambling addiction, that slowly consumes his life, his relationship with his girlfriend and his work skills.
Movie: The Early Bird Catches the Worm
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Marco Baldini
Cristiana
Padre di Marco
Claudio Cecchetto
Rosario Fiorello
Aniello Apicello
Gianfranco Monti
Lucia
Tommy
Frankie
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Marco Baldini is a young man determined to become the voice of a major radio; he alternates between his job at Radio Deejay and his gambling addiction, that slowly consumes his life, his relationship with his girlfriend and his work skills.
Release Date
2008-11-25
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5.8
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