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The Little Devil

Original title: Il piccolo diavolo
  • 1988
  • 1h 41m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
4.5K
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Walter Matthau and Roberto Benigni in The Little Devil (1988)
During an exorcism, father Maurice meets a little devil named Giuditta, who refuses to return to hell and decides to discover the world.
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During an exorcism, father Maurice meets a little devil named Giuditta, who refuses to return to hell and decides to discover the world.During an exorcism, father Maurice meets a little devil named Giuditta, who refuses to return to hell and decides to discover the world.During an exorcism, father Maurice meets a little devil named Giuditta, who refuses to return to hell and decides to discover the world.

  • Director
    • Roberto Benigni
  • Writers
    • Roberto Benigni
    • Giuseppe Bertolucci
    • Vincenzo Cerami
  • Stars
    • Roberto Benigni
    • Walter Matthau
    • Stefania Sandrelli
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.9/10
    4.5K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Roberto Benigni
    • Writers
      • Roberto Benigni
      • Giuseppe Bertolucci
      • Vincenzo Cerami
    • Stars
      • Roberto Benigni
      • Walter Matthau
      • Stefania Sandrelli
    • 13User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 6 nominations total

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    Top Cast30

    Roberto Benigni
    Roberto Benigni
    • Giuditta
    Walter Matthau
    Walter Matthau
    • Padre Maurizio
    Stefania Sandrelli
    Stefania Sandrelli
    • Patrizia
    Giacomo Piperno
    • Passeggero sul treno
    Franco Fabrizi
    Franco Fabrizi
    • Monsignore
    Nicoletta Braschi
    Nicoletta Braschi
    • Nina
    Paolo Baroni
    • Saverio
    Annabella Schiavone
    • Signora indemoniata
    John Karlsen
    John Karlsen
    • Padre confessore
    John Lurie
    John Lurie
    • Cusatelli
    Stefano Antonucci
    • Familiare dell'indemoniata
    Paola Batticciotto
    Flavio Bonacci
    Flavio Bonacci
    • Controllore
    Giulia Borghini
    Bianca Maria Borraccetti
    • Presentatrice
    Roberto Corbiletto
    • Direttore Hotel
    Germana Di Giannicola
    • Gloria
    Mirella Falco
    • Saverio's mother
    • Director
      • Roberto Benigni
    • Writers
      • Roberto Benigni
      • Giuseppe Bertolucci
      • Vincenzo Cerami
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    • Trivia
      With 17 billion lire, it was the largest grossing film of the 1988-89 film season in Italy
    • Crazy credits
      The main titles are displayed as if written on papyrus, with a variety of colours in the background, and they subsequently "burn away" and dissolve.
    • Alternate versions
      Filmed simultaneously in Italian and English. Only a few scenes were reused in both versions where possible; others have different shots and editing. Currently, only the Italian version has been released digitally. The difference between the two versions is approximately 6 minutes.
    • Connections
      Featured in Making Life Beautiful (1999)

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    Details

    • Release date
      • October 20, 1988 (Italy)
    • Country of origin
      • Italy
    • Language
      • Italian
    • Also known as
      • Ein himmlischer Teufel
    • Filming locations
      • Chiesa di San Zeno, Pisa, Tuscany, Italy(Interiors Church)
    • Production companies
      • Yarno Cinematografica
      • Cecchi Gori Group Tiger Cinematografica
      • Reteitalia
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 41m(101 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1
      • 1.78 : 1

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