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The Basilisks

Original title: I basilischi
  • 1963
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 22m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
1.1K
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The Basilisks (1963)
ItalianDrama

The story follows the uneventful lives of three young men who live in a small, poverty-stricken village in southern Italy.The story follows the uneventful lives of three young men who live in a small, poverty-stricken village in southern Italy.The story follows the uneventful lives of three young men who live in a small, poverty-stricken village in southern Italy.

  • Director
    • Lina Wertmüller
  • Writer
    • Lina Wertmüller
  • Stars
    • Antonio Petruzzi
    • Stefano Satta Flores
    • Sergio Ferranino
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.2/10
    1.1K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Lina Wertmüller
    • Writer
      • Lina Wertmüller
    • Stars
      • Antonio Petruzzi
      • Stefano Satta Flores
      • Sergio Ferranino
    • 6User reviews
    • 9Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins total

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    Top Cast12

    Antonio Petruzzi
    • Antonio
    Stefano Satta Flores
    • Francesco
    Sergio Ferranino
    • Sergio
    • (as Sergio Ferrannino)
    Enrica Chiaromonte
    • Maddalena
    Rosanna Santoro
    • Anna
    Marisa Omodei
    • Cicci
    Luigi Barbieri
    • Il notaio - Padre di Antonio
    Manlio Blois
    • Nicolino
    Rosetta Palumbo
    • Rosetta
    Flora Carabella
    • L'amica - Luciana Bonfanti
    Mimma Quirico
    • Zia Maria
    • (as Mimmina Quirico)
    Enzo Di Vecchia
    • L'amico
    • Director
      • Lina Wertmüller
    • Writer
      • Lina Wertmüller
    • All cast & crew
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    Drama

    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Lina Wertmüller's debut as a director and also as a writer in a film.
    • Connections
      Featured in Behind the White Glasses (2015)

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    Details

    • Release date
      • September 2, 1963 (Italy)
    • Country of origin
      • Italy
    • Language
      • Italian
    • Also known as
      • The Lizards
    • Filming locations
      • Matera, Basilicata, Italy
    • Production companies
      • Galatea Film
      • 22 Dicembre
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    Box office

    • Gross worldwide
      • $720
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 22m(82 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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