Escalation(1968)
They tried to turn him into a sexual square!
Escalation Synopsis
1968, London. Luca is living his 'swinging' years away from duties, while his father wants him to take the reins of the family business. He plots to have him kidnapped and placed in a sanitarium, where the young man undergoes electroshock therapy until 'normalised'. Luca is then made to marry a woman who is actually a psychiatrist hired to turn him into a perfect businessman.
Escalation (1968) is a comedy film directed by Roberto Faenza, released on February 29, 1968 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Claudine Auger, Lino Capolicchio, Gabriele Ferzetti and Didi Perego. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Roberto Faenza
- Writers:
- Roberto Faenza, Roberto Faenza
- Producers:
- Giuseppe Zaccariello
- Cinematographer:
- Luigi Kuveiller
- Composer:
- Ennio Morricone
- Production:
- Cemo Film
- Status:
- Released
Escalation Cast & Crew
Main cast
Claudine Auger
as Carla Maria Mannini
Lino Capolicchio
as Luca Lambertinghi
Gabriele Ferzetti
as Augusto Lambertinghi
Didi Perego
as Private investigator
Leopoldo Trieste
as Priest / Guru
- Paola Corinti
Paola Corinti
as Augusto's lover
- Dada Gallotti
Dada Gallotti
as Nurse
- Harold Null
Harold Null
as Police sergeant
Jacqueline Perrier
as Valeria Lambertenghi
- Michele Riccardini
Michele Riccardini
as Detective
- Antonietta Fiorito
Antonietta Fiorito
as Lambertenghi employee
Madeline Smith
as Girl on Bicycle (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Roberto Faenza, written by Roberto Faenza and Roberto Faenza, produced by Giuseppe Zaccariello.
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Escalation Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 7 ratings.
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Escalation – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Escalation online?
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Escalation (1968) is available to stream on Raro Video Amazon Channel and The Film Club Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Escalation?
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The main cast of Escalation (1968) includes Claudine Auger, Lino Capolicchio, Gabriele Ferzetti, Didi Perego and Leopoldo Trieste. The film was directed by Roberto Faenza. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Escalation released?
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Escalation was released on February 29, 1968 and runs for 1h 29m.
Is Escalation worth watching?
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Escalation (1968) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.