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Il Sorpasso
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Il Sorpasso

1962-12-05 · 105 min · ★ 8.2

Drama · Comedy · Adventure

Roberto, a shy law student in Rome, meets Bruno, a forty-year-old exuberant, capricious man, who takes him for a drive through the Roman and Tuscany countries in the summer. When their journey starts to blend into their daily lives though, the pair’s newfound friendship is tested.

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Directors
Dino Risi
Production companies
Fair Film, Incei Film, Sancro Film
Countries
Italy
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 1,892,298

Top Cast

Vittorio GassmanVittorio GassmanBruno Cortona
Jean-Louis TrintignantJean-Louis TrintignantRoberto Mariani
Catherine SpaakCatherine SpaakLilli Cortona
Claudio GoraClaudio GoraDanilo Borelli 'Bibi'
Luciana AngiolilloLuciana AngiolilloGianna Cortona
Linda SiniLinda SiniZia Lidia
Franca PoleselloFranca PoleselloMoglie del commendatore
Bruna SimionatoZia Enrica
Lilly DarelliLilly DarelliBikini girl with leg cast
Mila StanićMila StanićClara, la ragazza alla stazione
Nando AngeliniNando AngeliniAmedeo
Edda FerronaoEdda FerronaoLa ragazza della valigia smarrita a Civitavecchia
Luigi ZerbinatiLuigi ZerbinatiIl Commendatore
John Francis LaneAlfredo - avvocato cugino di Roberto
Annette StroybergAnnette StroybergTurista tedesca
Jacques StanyJacques StanyAutomobilista toscano che picchia Bruno
Paola GassmanPaola GassmanGirl on the beach (uncredited)
Aldo GianniYoung man on the rocks at the end (uncredited)

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