Akiko(1961)
Akiko Synopsis
The quaint life of Ottavia, a widow living in Rome, is turned upside down when a young and pretty Japanese girl knocks at her door, claiming to be the daughter of her late husband, an Italian military officer who went to Japan on a secret mission during WWII and reportedly killed in action there.
Akiko (1961) is a comedy film directed by Luigi Filippo D'Amico, released on March 23, 1961 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Akiko Wakabayashi, Pierre Brice, Marisa Merlini and Memmo Carotenuto. Viewers rate it 7.8 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Luigi Filippo D'Amico
- Writers:
- Luigi Filippo D'Amico, Ugo Guerra, Luigi Filippo D'Amico
- Producers:
- Lorenzo Pegoraro
- Cinematographer:
- Alfio Contini
- Composer:
- Teo Usuelli
- Production:
- Lux Film, Pegoraro Film
- Status:
- Released
Akiko Cast & Crew
Main cast
Akiko Wakabayashi
as Akiko
Pierre Brice
as Duilio
Marisa Merlini
as Ottavia Colasanto
Memmo Carotenuto
as Armando Piffero
Vicky Ludovisi
as Anita Colasanto
Valeria Fabrizi
as Tosca
Andrea Checchi
as Sor Egisto
- Marcello Paolini
Marcello Paolini
as Serse Colasanto
Paolo Ferrari
as Terzo Braccio
Paolo Panelli
as Felice
- Mario Meniconi
Mario Meniconi
as L'arbitro sul ring (uncredited)
- Carlo Taranto
Carlo Taranto
Key crew
Directed by Luigi Filippo D'Amico, written by Luigi Filippo D'Amico, Ugo Guerra and Luigi Filippo D'Amico, produced by Lorenzo Pegoraro.
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Akiko Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.8/10 from 2 ratings.
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Akiko – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Akiko online?
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Who stars in Akiko?
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The main cast of Akiko (1961) includes Akiko Wakabayashi, Pierre Brice, Marisa Merlini, Memmo Carotenuto and Vicky Ludovisi. The film was directed by Luigi Filippo D'Amico. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Akiko released?
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Akiko was released on March 23, 1961 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is Akiko worth watching?
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Akiko (1961) holds an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.