The Monsters
"14 Happenings! Wild! Weird! Wonderful!"
Originally released in 1963. The Monsters is a comedy film. directed by Dino Risi. With a runtime of 2h 3m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Ugo Tognazzi, Vittorio Gassman, and Lando Buzzanca
Synopsis
The myths of the sixties are satirized in 20 episodes.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 30, 1963
62 years ago
Runtime
2h 3m
123 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (194 votes)
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
France
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Ugo Tognazzi
as The Father (segment "L'Educazione sentimentale") / Policeman (segment "Il Mostro") / Stefano (segment "Come un Padre") / Battacchi (segment "Il povero Soldato") / L'Onorevole (segment "La Giornata dell'Onorevole") / Dark Latin Lover (segment "Latin Lovers-Amanti latini") / Pilade Fioravanti (segment "Testimone volontario") / The Traffic Warden (segment "L'Agguato") / The Car Buyer (segment "Vernissage") / Spectator at the Cinema (segment "Scenda l'Oblio") / The Husband (segment "L'Oppio dei Popoli") / Guarnacci (segment "La nobile Arte")
Vittorio Gassman
as The Actor (segment "La Raccomandazione") / Policeman (segment "Il Mostro") / Production Assistant & Movie Director (segment "Presa dalla Vita") / Nicola (segment "Che Vitaccia!") / Blonde Latin Lover (segment "Latin Lovers-Amanti latini") / Defence Layer D'Amore (segment "Testimone volontario") / Richetto (segment "I due Orfanelli") / Roberto (segment "Il Sacrificato") / Elisa (segment "La Musa") / The Road Hog (segment "La Strada è di Tutti") / The Friar (segment "Il Testamento di Francesco") / Artemio Altidori (segment "La nobile Arte")
Lando Buzzanca
as Luchino (segment "Come un padre")
Marisa Merlini
as Paola Fioravanti (segment "Testimone volontario")
Rika Dialina
as Giuliana (segment "Il Sacrificato")
Michèle Mercier
as The Wife (segment "L'Oppio dei Popoli")
Marino Masé
as The Lover (segment "L'Oppio dei Popoli")
Franco Castellani
as Giulio Francusi (segment "La Raccomandazione")
Maria Mannelli
as Olimpia Ceccarelli (segment "Presa dalla Vita")
Mario Laurentino
as The Police Officer (segment "Il povero Soldato")
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- Fair Film
- Incei Film
- Mountfluor Film
- Dicifrance
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Monsters about?
The myths of the sixties are satirized in 20 episodes.
Who directed The Monsters?
The Monsters was directed by Dino Risi.
How long is The Monsters?
The Monsters has a runtime of 2 hours and 3 minutes (123 minutes total).
When was The Monsters released?
The Monsters was released on October 30, 1963 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Monsters?
The main cast of The Monsters includes Ugo Tognazzi, Vittorio Gassman, Lando Buzzanca, Marisa Merlini, Rika Dialina.
Is The Monsters worth watching?
The Monsters has a user rating of 7.3/10 based on 194 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.