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Il sorpasso

  • 1962
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 48m
IMDb RATING
8.2/10
15K
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Vittorio Gassman in Il sorpasso (1962)
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ItalianBuddy ComedyComing-of-AgeRoad TripSatireTragedyAdventureComedyDrama

An impulsive braggart takes a shy law student with him for a two-day road trip from Rome to Tuscany.An impulsive braggart takes a shy law student with him for a two-day road trip from Rome to Tuscany.An impulsive braggart takes a shy law student with him for a two-day road trip from Rome to Tuscany.

  • Director
    • Dino Risi
  • Writers
    • Dino Risi
    • Ettore Scola
    • Ruggero Maccari
  • Stars
    • Vittorio Gassman
    • Catherine Spaak
    • Jean-Louis Trintignant
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    • IMDb RATING
    8.2/10
    15K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Dino Risi
    • Writers
      • Dino Risi
      • Ettore Scola
      • Ruggero Maccari
    • Stars
      • Vittorio Gassman
      • Catherine Spaak
      • Jean-Louis Trintignant
    • 61User reviews
    • 43Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 2 nominations total

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    Photos146

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    Top Cast20

    Vittorio Gassman
    Vittorio Gassman
    • Bruno Cortona
    Catherine Spaak
    Catherine Spaak
    • Lilli Cortona
    Jean-Louis Trintignant
    Jean-Louis Trintignant
    • Roberto Mariani
    • (as Jean Louis Trintignant)
    Claudio Gora
    Claudio Gora
    • Danilo Borelli 'Bibi'
    Luciana Angiolillo
    Luciana Angiolillo
    • Gianna Cortona
    • (as Luciana Angelillo)
    Linda Sini
    Linda Sini
    • Zia Lidia
    Franca Polesello
    • Moglie del commendatore
    Bruna Simionato
    • Cashier
    Lilly Darelli
      Mila Stanic
      • Clara, la ragazza alla stazione
      Nando Angelini
      • Amedeo
      Edda Ferronao
      • La ragazza della valigia smarrita a Civitavecchia
      Paola Gassman
      • Girl on the beach
      • (uncredited)
      Aldo Gianni
      • Young man on the rocks at the end
      • (uncredited)
      Lina Lagalla
      Lina Lagalla
      • Zia Enrica
      • (uncredited)
      John Francis Lane
      • Alfredo - avvocato cugino di Roberto
      • (uncredited)
      Howard Nelson Rubien
      • Eccellenza
      • (uncredited)
      Jacques Stany
      • automobilista toscano che picchia Bruno
      • (uncredited)
      • Director
        • Dino Risi
      • Writers
        • Dino Risi
        • Ettore Scola
        • Ruggero Maccari
      • All cast & crew
      • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

      User reviews61

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      Summary

      Reviewers say 'Il sorpasso' Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum. Curabitur pretium tincidunt lacus.

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      • Trivia
        In 2008, the film was selected to enter the list of the 100 Italian films to be saved (100 film italiani da salvare). The list was created with the aim to report "100 films that have changed the collective memory of the country between 1942 and 1978". The project was established by the Venice Days ("Giornate degli Autori") in the Venice Film Festival, in collaboration with Cinecittà Holding and with the support of the Ministry of Cultural Heritage.
      • Goofs
        You can see part of the rig on Bruno's car when they talk about Antonioni, when Bruno makes fun of the Italian family on the motorcycle, and when he teases the cyclist.
      • Quotes
        • Bruno Cortona: [Picks up a photo from Roberto's desk] Who's this fatty?
        • Roberto Mariani: My mother.
        • Bruno Cortona: Wow! Beautiful woman.
      • Alternate versions
        An English dubbed version was released to American television.
      • Connections
        Featured in I miei primi 40 anni (1987)
      • Soundtracks
        Quando Quando Quando
        Written by Tony Renis & Alberto Testa
        Performed by Emilio Pericoli

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      Details

      • Release date
        • June 20, 1963 (Hungary)
      • Country of origin
        • Italy
      • Official sites
        • French Distributor's official site
        • French Productor's official site
      • Languages
        • Italian
        • Latin
        • German
        • English
        • Arabic
      • Also known as
        • The Easy Life
      • Filming locations
        • Beach Resort "La Lucciola", Castiglioncello, Livorno, Italy(Where Bruno play Ping Pong)
      • Production companies
        • Incei Film
        • L.C.J Editions & Productions
        • Sancro Film
      • See more company credits at IMDbPro

      Tech specs

      • Runtime
        • 1h 48m(108 min)
      • Color
        • Black and White
      • Aspect ratio
        • 1.85 : 1

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