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Accattone

  • 1961
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 57m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
11K
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Accattone (1961)
ItalianPsychological DramaDrama

A pimp with no other means to provide for himself finds his life spiraling out of control when his prostitute is sent to prison.A pimp with no other means to provide for himself finds his life spiraling out of control when his prostitute is sent to prison.A pimp with no other means to provide for himself finds his life spiraling out of control when his prostitute is sent to prison.

  • Director
    • Pier Paolo Pasolini
  • Writers
    • Pier Paolo Pasolini
    • Sergio Citti
  • Stars
    • Franco Citti
    • Franca Pasut
    • Silvana Corsini
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    7.6/10
    11K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Pier Paolo Pasolini
    • Writers
      • Pier Paolo Pasolini
      • Sergio Citti
    • Stars
      • Franco Citti
      • Franca Pasut
      • Silvana Corsini
    • 37User reviews
    • 41Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
      • 3 wins & 4 nominations total

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    Top Cast48

    Franco Citti
    Franco Citti
    • Accattone
    Franca Pasut
    Franca Pasut
    • Stella
    Silvana Corsini
    Silvana Corsini
    • Maddalena
    Paola Guidi
    • Ascenza
    Adriana Asti
    Adriana Asti
    • Amore
    Luciano Conti
    Luciano Conti
    • Il Moicano
    Luciano Gonini
    Luciano Gonini
    • Piede d'oro
    Renato Capogna
    Renato Capogna
    • Il Capogna
    Alfredo Leggi
    Alfredo Leggi
    • Pupo Biondo
    Galeazzo Riccardi
    • Il Cipolla
    Leonardo Muraglia
    • Mommoletto
    Giuseppe Ristagno
    • Peppe il folle
    Roberto Giovannoni
    • Il Tedesco
    Mario Cipriani
    Mario Cipriani
    • Balilla
    Roberto Scaringella
    Roberto Scaringella
    • Cartagine
    Silvio Citti
    Silvio Citti
    • Sabino
    Giovanni Orgitano
    Giovanni Orgitano
    • Lo Scucchia
    Piero Morgia
    Piero Morgia
    • Pio
    • Director
      • Pier Paolo Pasolini
    • Writers
      • Pier Paolo Pasolini
      • Sergio Citti
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews37

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    Summary

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    Related interests

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      The Rome premiere of Accatone was accosted by the neo-fascist group Nuova-Europa, causing mayhem by violently attacking the audience and vandalising the cinema.
    • Goofs
      The shadow of the camera is clearly visible on Accattone's shirt when he walks away towards the camera after the fight with Ascenza's Brother.
    • Quotes
      • Vittorio "Accattone" Cataldi: Call me Accattone. There are lots of Vittorios but I'm the only Accattone.
    • Alternate versions
      The VHS and DVD versions produced by Water Bearer Films are listed as running 116 minutes, suggesting that this print is four minutes shorter than the original release.
    • Connections
      Edited into Red Italy (1979)
    • Soundtracks
      St Matthew Passion
      Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach

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    Details

    • Release date
      • April 4, 1968 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Italy
    • Languages
      • Italian
      • Latin
    • Also known as
      • The Scrounger
    • Filming locations
      • Ponte Testaccio, Rome, Lazio, Italy(motorbike accident)
    • Production companies
      • Arco Film
      • Cino del Duca
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    Box office

    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,865
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 57m(117 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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