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Accattone

"The Poor Man's "Dolce Vita""

September 25, 1961 1h 57m 7.7/10 (509 votes)

Originally released in 1961. Accattone is a drama film. directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini.

Starring Franco Citti, Franca Pasut, and Silvana Corsini

Synopsis

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

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 25, 1961 64 years ago
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Runtime 1h 57m 117 minutes total
User Rating 7.7/10 Great (509 votes)
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Language Italian Original language
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Country Italy Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
IT

Production Companies

  • Cino del Duca
  • Arco Film

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Accattone about?

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

Who directed Accattone?

Accattone was directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini.

How long is Accattone?

Accattone has a runtime of 1 hours and 57 minutes (117 minutes total).

When was Accattone released?

Accattone was released on September 25, 1961 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Accattone?

The main cast of Accattone includes Franco Citti, Franca Pasut, Silvana Corsini, Paola Guidi, Adriana Asti.

Is Accattone worth watching?

Accattone has a user rating of 7.7/10 based on 509 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.