Escalation
"They tried to turn him into a sexual square!"
Originally released in 1968. Escalation is a comedy film. directed by Roberto Faenza. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Claudine Auger, Lino Capolicchio, and Gabriele Ferzetti
Synopsis
1968, London. Luca is living his 'swinging' years away from duties, while his father wants him to take the reins of the family business. He plots to have him kidnapped and placed in a sanitarium, where the young man undergoes electroshock therapy until 'normalised'. Luca is then made to marry a woman who is actually a psychiatrist hired to turn him into a perfect businessman.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 29, 1968
57 years ago
Runtime
1h 29m
89 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (6 votes)
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
Italy
Production
Director
Top Cast
Claudine Auger
as Carla Maria Mannini
Lino Capolicchio
as Luca Lambertinghi
Gabriele Ferzetti
as Augusto Lambertinghi
Didi Perego
as Private investigator
Leopoldo Trieste
as Priest / Guru
Paola Corinti
as Augusto's lover
Dada Gallotti
as Nurse
Harold Null
as Police sergeant
Jacqueline Perrier
as Valeria Lambertenghi
Michele Riccardini
as Detective
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- Cemo Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Escalation about?
1968, London. Luca is living his 'swinging' years away from duties, while his father wants him to take the reins of the family business. He plots to have him kidnapped and placed in a sanitarium, w...
Who directed Escalation?
Escalation was directed by Roberto Faenza.
How long is Escalation?
Escalation has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
When was Escalation released?
Escalation was released on February 29, 1968 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Escalation?
The main cast of Escalation includes Claudine Auger, Lino Capolicchio, Gabriele Ferzetti, Didi Perego, Leopoldo Trieste.