Movie: The Godfathers of Mondo

Top 5 Billed Cast

David Flint
David Flint

Benito Frattari
Benito Frattari

Gualtiero Jacopetti
Gualtiero Jacopetti

David Kerekes
David Kerekes

Riz Ortolani
Riz Ortolani

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    The Godfathers of Mondo

  • Overview

    A look at the careers of Gualtiero Jacopetti and Franco Prosperi who invented the mondo genre with MONDO CANE in 1962. It follows their career until their split in following the making of GOODBYE UNCLE TOM in 1971.

  • Release Date

    2003-10-01

  • Average

    6.9

  • Rating:

    3.5 starts
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  • Languages:

    Italiano

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