THE PALLONETTO BULL. THE REAL STORY OF JOE ESPOSITO
synopsis
The film intends to shed light on a character known only by a few specialists in the world of boxing: Joe Esposito, The Bull of Pallonetto. Through his lifestory, some of the most important events of the 20 th century are explored: from fascism to liberation, from migration towards America to the Soviet invasion of Hungary. The legendary figure of Joe was unjustly tainted for years by betting scandals; but Giuseppe Esposito represents an exemplary figure for the city of Naples: a man of humble origins who fought to build himself a future, succeeding in resisting and fighting against all adversities of an unfortunate destiny.
international title: | The Pallonetto Bull. The Real Story of Joe Esposito |
original title: | Il Toro del pallonetto - La vera storia di Joe Esposito |
country: | Italy |
year: | 2018 |
genre: | documentary |
directed by: | Luigi Barletta |
film run: | 57' |
film editing: | Riccardo Cannella |
production: | Zivago Film |
backing: | Istituto Luce Cinecittà |
distributor: | Istituto Luce Cinecittà |