Buongiorno, elefante! 1952

Synopsis:

Vittorio De Sica is a teacher struggling to take care of his family and always dreaming that Parliament will increase the salaries for teachers and life will become easier for his wife, Maria Mereander, and kids. An Indian prince (Sabu) visits Italy, is assisted by the teacher and gives De Sica a baby elephant as a reward. This upsets the landlord, Nando Bruno, the other tenants, and the neighborhood. He takes the elephant away but, like Lassie, it comes home.

Directed by: Gianni Franciolini
Written by: Cesare Zavattini & Suso Cecchi d'Amico
Runtime: 83 minutes
Cast:
Vittorio De Sica
Vittorio De Sica
Carlo Caretti 
María Mercader
María Mercader
Mario Caretti 
Nando Bruno
Nando Bruno
signor Venturi 
Sabu
Sabu
Sultan of Nagore 
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Also known as:
  • Hello Elephant