Il Sorpasso(1962)
Il sorpasso
Il Sorpasso Synopsis
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.
Il Sorpasso (1962) is a drama, comedy and adventure film directed by Dino Risi, released on December 5, 1962 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Vittorio Gassman, Jean-Louis Trintignant, Catherine Spaak and Claudio Gora. Viewers rate it 8.2 out of 10 across 864 ratings.
- Director:
- Dino Risi
- Writers:
- Ettore Scola, Ruggero Maccari, Dino Risi
- Producers:
- Mario Cecchi Gori
- Cinematographer:
- Alfio Contini
- Composer:
- Riz Ortolani
- Production:
- Fair Film, Incei Film, Sancro Film
- Revenue:
- $1,892,298
- Status:
- Released
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Il Sorpasso Cast & Crew
Main cast
Vittorio Gassman
as Bruno Cortona
Jean-Louis Trintignant
as Roberto Mariani
Catherine Spaak
as Lilli Cortona
Claudio Gora
as Danilo Borelli 'Bibi'
Luciana Angiolillo
as Gianna Cortona
Linda Sini
as Zia Lidia
Franca Polesello
as Moglie del commendatore
- Bruna Simionato
Bruna Simionato
as Zia Enrica
Lilly Darelli
as Bikini girl with leg cast
Mila Stanić
as Clara, la ragazza alla stazione
Nando Angelini
as Amedeo
Edda Ferronao
as La ragazza della valigia smarrita a Civitavecchia
Key crew
Directed by Dino Risi, written by Ettore Scola, Ruggero Maccari and Dino Risi, produced by Mario Cecchi Gori.
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Il Sorpasso Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.2/10 from 864 ratings.
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Il Sorpasso – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Il Sorpasso online?
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Il Sorpasso (1962) is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Il Sorpasso?
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The main cast of Il Sorpasso (1962) includes Vittorio Gassman, Jean-Louis Trintignant, Catherine Spaak, Claudio Gora and Luciana Angiolillo. The film was directed by Dino Risi. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Il Sorpasso released?
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Il Sorpasso was released on December 5, 1962 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is Il Sorpasso worth watching?
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Il Sorpasso (1962) holds an average rating of 8.2 out of 10 from 864 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, comedy and adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Il Sorpasso?
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