The Balloon Vendor_
Original: Il venditore di palloncini
A young boy tries to make living out of a puppet show when his mother abandons him and his father.
Starring
Lee J. Cobb, James Whitmore, Renato Cestiè
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Prime Video
1 country
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Year context
The Balloon Vendor was released 52 years ago in 1974.
Overview
A young boy tries to make living out of a puppet show when his mother abandons him and his father.
The Balloon Vendor is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 29m.
CAST (9)
Lee J. Cobb
Twenty Years
James Whitmore
Antonio
Renato Cestiè
Giacomino
Marina Malfatti
Maria
Maurizio Arena
Romolo
Adolfo Celi
Dr. Monforte
LV
Lina Volonghi
Sister Maria
Cyril Cusack
Balloon Vendor
AC
Arnaldo Caivano
Ice Cream Vendor (uncredited)
STUDIOS (1)
Cineproduzioni Daunia 70
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
89 min (1h 29m)
Original Title
Il venditore di palloncini
Language
Italian
Country
Rating
7.0/10 (2 votes)
Popularity
2
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Balloon Vendor about?
A young boy tries to make living out of a puppet show when his mother abandons him and his father.
How long is The Balloon Vendor?
The Balloon Vendor has a runtime of 89 minutes (1h 29m).
Who stars in The Balloon Vendor?
The cast of The Balloon Vendor includes Lee J. Cobb, James Whitmore, Renato Cestiè, Marina Malfatti, Maurizio Arena.
What is the rating of The Balloon Vendor?
The Balloon Vendor has a rating of 7.0 out of 10 based on 2 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama