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Luzzu
Genres
Drama
Overview
Jesmark, a struggling fisherman on the island of Malta, is forced to turn his back on generations of tradition and risk everything by entering the world of black market fishing to provide for his girlfriend and newborn baby.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
94 min
Release Date
2021-10-15
Status
Released
Original Language
Maltese
Vote Count
26
Vote Average
6.9
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Jesmark Scicluna
Jesmark
Michela Farrugia
Denise
David Scicluna
David
Frida Cauchi
Carmen
Uday K Maclean
Uday
Timur Ali
Aiden
Marta Vella
Mary Grace
Marlene Schranz
Old Woman
Marcelle Teuma
Doctor
Anthony Ellul
Inspector
Stephen Buhagiar
The Boss
Royin Grech
Restaurant Owner
Rebecca Fenech
Restaurant Owner
Joseph Schiavone
Restaurant Owner
Ignazio Schembri
Restaurant Owner
Frank Tanti
Lino
Reece Vella
Priest
Joseph Agius
Fishermen
Philip Agius
Fishermen
Emanuele Muscat
Fishermen
Noel Grech
Fishermen
Mario Muscat
Fishermen
Yorgen Vella
Fishermen
Carmel Bonavia
Fishermen
Horace Fenech
Boat Maker
Yuric Allison
Kevin
Thelma Abela
Housewife
Joseph Scicluna
Jesmark's Father
Adrian Farrugia
Van Driver
Simon Falzon
Denise's Uncle
Bernard Zammit
Rich Guy
Sonia Cassar
Party Guest
Diana Bonnici
Party Guest
Angie Balzan
Party Guest
Michael Sciortino
Fisheries Director
Paul Cilia
Van Owner
Jordan Borg
Aiden Stand-in
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