The Balloon Vendor (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1974, The Balloon Vendor is a drama film directed by Mario Gariazzo, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. A young boy tries to make living out of a puppet show when his mother abandons him and his father.
Who’s in it. The Balloon Vendor stars Lee J. Cobb as Twenty Years, James Whitmore as Antonio, Renato Cestiè as Giacomino and Marina Malfatti as Maria, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Balloon Vendor has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Balloon Vendor page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Balloon Vendor tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Balloon Vendor (1974)?
- In US, The Balloon Vendor is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Balloon Vendor worth watching?
- The Balloon Vendor holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Balloon Vendor?
- The Balloon Vendor stars Lee J. Cobb, James Whitmore, Renato Cestiè, Marina Malfatti and Maurizio Arena.
- When was The Balloon Vendor released?
- The Balloon Vendor was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.