Big Deal on Madonna Street
"The Story of a Perfect Crime ... Perfectly Hilarious!"
Originally released in 1958. Big Deal on Madonna Street is a comedy/crime film. directed by Mario Monicelli.
Starring Vittorio Gassman, Renato Salvatori, and Memmo Carotenuto
Synopsis
Best friends Peppe and Mario are thieves, but they're not very good at it. Still, Peppe thinks that he's finally devised a master heist that will make them rich. With the help of some fellow criminals, he plans to dig a tunnel from a rented apartment to the pawnshop next door, where they can rob the safe. But his plan is far from foolproof, and the fact that no one in the group has any experience digging tunnels proves to be the least of their problems.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 26, 1958
67 years ago
Runtime
1h 46m
106 minutes total
User Rating
8.1/10
Excellent (757 votes)
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
Italy
Production
Director
Top Cast
Vittorio Gassman
as Peppe il pantera
Renato Salvatori
as Mario Angeletti
Memmo Carotenuto
as Cosimo
Rossana Rory
as Norma
Carla Gravina
as Nicoletta
Claudia Cardinale
as Carmelina
Marcello Mastroianni
as Tiberio
Totò
as Dante Cruciani
Carlo Pisacane
as Capannelle
Tiberio Murgia
as Michele Ferribotte
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- Lux Film
- Vides Cinematografica
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Big Deal on Madonna Street about?
Best friends Peppe and Mario are thieves, but they're not very good at it. Still, Peppe thinks that he's finally devised a master heist that will make them rich. With the help of some fellow crimin...
Who directed Big Deal on Madonna Street?
Big Deal on Madonna Street was directed by Mario Monicelli.
How long is Big Deal on Madonna Street?
Big Deal on Madonna Street has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).
When was Big Deal on Madonna Street released?
Big Deal on Madonna Street was released on July 26, 1958 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Big Deal on Madonna Street?
The main cast of Big Deal on Madonna Street includes Vittorio Gassman, Renato Salvatori, Memmo Carotenuto, Rossana Rory, Carla Gravina.
Is Big Deal on Madonna Street worth watching?
Big Deal on Madonna Street has a user rating of 8.1/10 based on 757 reviews, indicating excellent reception from audiences.