The American Backyard
Storyline & Plot Summary
A troubled young man falls for an American military auxiliary in postwar Italy. A year later, he relocates to the American Midwest to write his first novel, next to her elderly mother's house—separated by a grim garden.
Production Details
Cast
Filippo Scotti
Lui
Rita Tushingham
Flora
Roberto De Francesco
Emilio Zagatto
Armando De Ceccon
Glauco Zagotto
Chiara Caselli
Doris
Massimo Bonetti
Il presidente della Corte d'Assise
Morena Gentile
Arianna
Mildred Gustafsson
Barbara
Romano Reggiani
P.M.
Robert Madison
Maggiore Capland
Patrizio Pelizzi
Giudice della Corte d'Assise
Cesare Cremonini
Ugo Oste
Andrea Roncato
Maresciallo dei Carabinieri
Nicola Nocella
Frate
Holly Irgen
Giudice popolare
Luca Bagnoli
Cancelliere
Claudio Botosso
Medico legale
Filippo Velardi
Pubblico Ministero
Valter Capizzi
Orlando Giovanola
Luigi Monfredini
Avvocato della Difesa
Audience Reviews & Detailed Breakdown
Read and share community scores for The American Backyard
An absolute masterpiece of modern cinema! The character arcs are deeply emotional and the musical score heightens every single scene.
Great pacing throughout the entire story. The leads have insane chemistry together. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a compelling watch.