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Peter Cattaneo
Director 62 years old

Peter Cattaneo

Twickenham, London

Peter Joseph Cattaneo was born on 1 July 1964 in Twickenham, London. He is a two-time Academy Award-nominated English filmmaker most famous for directing the hit British film "The Full Monty" (1997). He has since directed several films, including "Lucky Break" (2001), "Opal... Read full bio →

Directed Films

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6 titles
The Penguin Lessons

The Penguin Lessons

Peter Cattaneo 2025 1h 51m 7.0

A disillusioned Englishman who goes to work in a school in a divided Argentina in 1976 finds his life transformed when he rescues an orphaned penguin from the beach.

Military Wives

Military Wives

Peter Cattaneo 2019 1h 53m 5.0

Inspired by global phenomenon of military wives choirs, the story celebrates a band of misfit women who form a choir on a military base. As unexpected bonds of friendship flourish, music and laughter transform their lives, helping each other to overcome their fears for loved ones in combat.

The Rocker

The Rocker

Peter Cattaneo 2008 1h 42m 5.5

Rob "Fish" Fishman is the drummer in '80s hair metal band Vesuvius. He's unceremoniously booted as the group signs a big record deal, is out of the music world for 20 years - and then receives a second chance with his nephew's band.

Opal Dream

Opal Dream

Peter Cattaneo 2005 1h 26m 7.0

A young girl's relationship with her imaginary friends resonates throughout her town in the Australian Outback.

Lucky Break

Lucky Break

Peter Cattaneo 2002 1h 47m 6.0

Under the leadership of a small-time bank robber, British inmates hatch a plan to escape by staging a musical.

The Full Monty

The Full Monty

Peter Cattaneo 1997 1h 31m 7.3

Sheffield, England. Gaz, a jobless steelworker in need of quick cash persuades his mates to bare it all in a one-night-only strip show.

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