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The Swindle

"SOME PEOPLE DON’T GIVE A DAMN ABOUT YOUR DAUGHTERS' WELFARE!"

October 7, 1955 1h 53m 7.3/10 (213 votes)

Originally released in 1955. The Swindle is a drama/crime film. directed by Federico Fellini.

Starring Broderick Crawford, Giulietta Masina, and Richard Basehart

Synopsis

Aging small-time conman Augusto works with two younger men: Roberto, who desires to become the Italian Johnny Ray, and Carlo, nicknamed Picasso. Through a series of mishaps and personal entanglements, things go badly for Augusto.

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 7, 1955 70 years ago
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Runtime 1h 53m 113 minutes total
User Rating 7.3/10 Great (213 votes)
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Language Italian Original language
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Country France + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
IT

Production Companies

  • Titanus
  • Société Générale de Cinématographie (S.G.C.)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Swindle about?

Aging small-time conman Augusto works with two younger men: Roberto, who desires to become the Italian Johnny Ray, and Carlo, nicknamed Picasso. Through a series of mishaps and personal entanglemen...

Who directed The Swindle?

The Swindle was directed by Federico Fellini.

How long is The Swindle?

The Swindle has a runtime of 1 hours and 53 minutes (113 minutes total).

When was The Swindle released?

The Swindle was released on October 7, 1955 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Swindle?

The main cast of The Swindle includes Broderick Crawford, Giulietta Masina, Richard Basehart, Franco Fabrizi, Sue Ellen Blake.

Is The Swindle worth watching?

The Swindle has a user rating of 7.3/10 based on 213 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.