Lamerica (1994): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1994 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1994, Lamerica is a drama film directed by Gianni Amelio, running about 116 minutes.
What it’s about. Fiore, an Italian conman, arrives in post Communist Albania with Gino, his young apprentice, to set up a shoe factory that will never open. The con requires a native Albanian, so they designate Spiro, an impoverished and confused former political prisoner as chairman of the board. When Fiore returns to Italy to get government funds for the project, Spiro unexpectedly disappears and Gino sets out on a journey to find him. The search leads him to discover Spiro's tragic personal history and witness Albanian poverty firsthand.
Who’s in it. Lamerica stars Enrico Lo Verso as Gino, Michele Placido as Fiore, Piro Milkani as Selimi and Carmelo Di Mazzarelli as Spiro, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Lamerica has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lamerica page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lamerica tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Lamerica (1994)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Lamerica change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Lamerica worth watching?
- Lamerica holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Lamerica?
- Lamerica stars Enrico Lo Verso, Michele Placido, Piro Milkani, Carmelo Di Mazzarelli and Elida Janushi.
- When was Lamerica released?
- Lamerica was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.