Summary This film depicts the life of Saint John Bosco (1815 - 1888). He dedicated his life to rescuing abandoned and exploited street children in Turin. He was the founder of the Salesian order, which today runs schools and vocational centres about the world. Don Bosco strives against official obstruction in Church and State to establish his refuges. Escaping an assassination attempt, he goes to Rome, where the Pope endorses his work. He dies with his work complete. View more details
Directed : Leandro Castellani
Written : Ennio De Concini Silvano Buzzo Corrado Biggi
Stars : Ben Gazzara Patsy Kensit Laurent Terzieff Karl Zinny
Genres : History Biography
Release date : Sep 29, 1988
Countries of origin : Italy
Language : English Italian
Filming locations : Italy
Production companies : Rai 1 Tiber Cinematografica Elle Di Ci Cinematografica
Summary This film depicts the life of Saint John Bosco (1815 - 1888). He dedicated his life to rescuing abandoned and exploited street children in Turin. He was the founder of the Salesian order, which today runs schools and vocational centres about the world. Don Bosco strives against official obstruction in Church and State to establish his refuges. Escaping an assassination attempt, he goes to Rome, where the Pope endorses his work. He dies with his work complete. View more details
Genres : History Biography
Release date : Sep 29, 1988
Countries of origin : Italy
Language : English Italian
Filming locations : Italy
Production companies : Rai 1 Tiber Cinematografica Elle Di Ci Cinematografica
