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Lamborghini: The Man Behind the Legend
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Robert Moresco
Screenplay by	Robert Moresco
Based on	Ferruccio Lamborghini. La storia ufficiale by Tonino Lamborghini
Produced by	Danielle Maloni Allen Dam Andrea Iervolino Monika Bacardi
Starring	Frank Grillo Romano Reggiani Matteo Leoni Hannah van der Westhuysen Giovanni Antonacci Mira Sorvino Gabriel Byrne
Cinematography	Gian Filippo Corticelli Blasco Giurato
Edited by	Kayla M. Emter
Music by	Tuomas Kantelinen
Production companies	Lambofilm Zian Films Grindstone Entertainment Group Iervolino & Lady Bacardi Entertainment
Distributed by	Lionsgate
Release date	November 18, 2022 (2022-11-18)
Running time	97 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English

Lamborghini: The Man Behind the Legend is a 2022 American biographical drama film written and directed by Robert Moresco and starring Frank Grillo as Italian entrepreneur Ferruccio Lamborghini. It was released in select theaters in the United States on November 18, 2022, by Lionsgate.^[1]

Plot

Lamborghini follows "the long life of the iconic entrepreneur, from the manufacturing of tractors at the start of his career and then on to designing and building the Lamborghini cars that ultimately defined his profound legacy".

Cast

Frank Grillo as Ferruccio Lamborghini
Gabriel Byrne as Enzo Ferrari
Mira Sorvino as Annita
Romano Reggiani as young Ferruccio Lamborghini
Matteo Leoni as Matteo
Hannah van der Westhuysen as Clelia Monti
Francesca Tizzano as Gabriella
Francesca De Martini as Evelina Lamborghini
Giulio Mezza as Edmondo Lamborghini
Giovanni Scotti as Silvio Lamborghini
Fortunato Cerlino as Antonio Lamborghini
Giorgio Cantarini as Giorgio Lamborghini
Eliana Jones as Billie Alland
Gian Franco Tordi as Radio Reporter
Giovanni Antonacci as young Tony Renis

Production

On December 29, 2015, it was announced that Ambi Media Group was developing a feature film based on the life of Italian automaker Ferruccio Lamborghini. The company planned to handle worldwide sales rights of the film through their Ambi Distribution arm.^[2] On May 11, 2017, it was reported that Michael Radford would direct the film from a script by Robert Moresco based on Tonino Lamborghini's biography about his father entitled Ferruccio Lamborghini. La storia ufficiale.^[3]^[4] On March 9, 2018, it was announced that Radford had stepped down as director due to scheduling conflicts, and had been replaced by Moresco himself.^[5] On May 14, 2018, it was reported that the film would be co-financed and co-produced by TaTaTu, a newly-launched blockchain-based social entertainment platform.^[6]

It was also confirmed that Antonio Banderas and Alec Baldwin had been cast as Lamborghini as an adult and Enzo Ferrari, respectively, with Italian actor Romano Reggiani playing young Lamborghini.^[3] Principal photography was reportedly set to begin on April 9, 2018, in Rome and Cento, Italy.^[5] In September 2021, Frank Grillo announced that he had replaced Banderas in the film. He also noted that Baldwin had dropped out of the film, though his replacement had not yet been announced.^[7] Later that month, production began in Rome and Emilia-Romagna, with Gabriel Byrne, Mira Sorvino, Romano Reggiani, Fortunato Cerlino, and Giorgio Cantarini joining the cast.^[8]^[9]^[10]^[11] In October 2021, Eliana Jones was announced as a cast member.^[12]

Reception

On Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds a rating of 6% based on 16 reviews, with an average of 3.7/10.^[13] Mira Sorvino was nominated for Worst Supporting Actress for her performance at the 43rd Golden Raspberry Awards.^[14]

References

^ "Tuomas Kantelinen Scoring Bobby Moresco's 'Lamborghini: The Man Behind the Legend'". Film Music Reporter. October 24, 2022. Retrieved October 24, 2022.
^ McNary, Dave (December 29, 2015). "Lamborghini Movie in the Works at Ambi". Variety. Archived from the original on April 14, 2018. Retrieved May 14, 2018.
^ ^a ^b McNary, Dave (May 11, 2017). "Antonio Banderas and Alec Baldwin to Play Lamborghini and Ferrari in Biopic". Variety. Archived from the original on May 28, 2018. Retrieved May 14, 2018.
^ Kit, Borys (May 11, 2017). "Cannes: Antonio Banderas, Alec Baldwin to Star in Lamborghini Biopic". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on June 24, 2018. Retrieved May 14, 2018.
^ ^a ^b Anderson, Ariston (March 9, 2018). "'Lamborghini' Film Finds New Director". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on June 24, 2018. Retrieved May 14, 2018.
^ Ritman, Alex (May 14, 2018). "Cannes: Lamborghini Biopic to Be Co-Financed by Blockchain Platform (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on May 14, 2018. Retrieved May 14, 2018.
^ Welk, Brian (September 14, 2021). "Frank Grillo Replaces Antonio Banderas in Lamborghini Biopic; Alec Baldwin No Longer Attached". TheWrap. Archived from the original on September 14, 2021. Retrieved September 14, 2021.
^ "Lamborghini: Frank Grillo, Gabriel Byrne e Mira Sorvino in Italia per le riprese" (in Italian). Retrieved September 27, 2021.
^ "Film su Lamborghini, ciak si gira la leggenda". Il Resto del Carlino (in Italian). September 22, 2021. Retrieved September 27, 2021.
^ "Ciak per 'Lamborghini' con Frank Grillo, Gabriel Byrne e Mira Sorvino" (in Italian). ASCA. September 21, 2021. Retrieved September 27, 2021.
^ Wiseman, Andreas (September 22, 2021). "Gabriel Byrne & Mira Sorvino Join Lamborghini Biopic Starring Frank Grillo; Filming Underway In Italy". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on September 22, 2021. Retrieved September 22, 2021.
^ Wiseman, Andreas (October 12, 2021). "'Lamborghini': Biopic Adds 'Northern Rescue' Actress Eliana Jones". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 12, 2021.
^ "Lamborghini: The Man Behind the Legend". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved January 24, 2023.
^ Nordyke, Kimberly (January 23, 2023). "Razzie Awards: 'Blonde' Leads Noms With Eight; Tom Hanks Lands Two Mentions for 'Pinocchio,' 'Elvis'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 24, 2023.

External links

Lamborghini: The Man Behind the Legend at IMDb

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