The Cricket(1980)
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The Cricket Synopsis
An impressionable young woman's relationship with an aging prostitute leads to a job as a maid at a brothel.
The Cricket (1980) is a drama film directed by Alberto Lattuada, released on April 18, 1980 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars Virna Lisi, Anthony Franciosa, Renato Salvatori and Clio Goldsmith. Viewers rate it 5.1 out of 10 across 16 ratings.
- Director:
- Alberto Lattuada
- Writers:
- Franco Ferrini, Alberto Lattuada, Natale Prinetto
- Producers:
- Ibrahim Moussa
- Cinematographer:
- Danilo Desideri
- Composer:
- Fred Bongusto
- Production:
- NIR, Produzione Intercontinentale Cinematografica (PIC)
- Status:
- Released
The Cricket Cast & Crew
Main cast
Virna Lisi
as Wilma Malinverni
Anthony Franciosa
as Annibale Meneghetti, detto Ulisse
Renato Salvatori
as Carburo
Clio Goldsmith
as Cicala
Barbara De Rossi
as Saveria, la figlia di Wilma
Antonio Cantafora
as Alberto 'Cipria' Antonelli
Aristide Caporale
as Bretella
Antonello Fassari
as Caporale
Riccardo Garrone
as Ermete
Mario Maranzana
as Bertazzoni
Imelde Marani
as Egle
Key crew
Directed by Alberto Lattuada, written by Franco Ferrini, Alberto Lattuada and Natale Prinetto, produced by Ibrahim Moussa.
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The Cricket Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.1/10 from 16 ratings.
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The Cricket – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Cricket online?
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Who stars in The Cricket?
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The main cast of The Cricket (1980) includes Virna Lisi, Anthony Franciosa, Renato Salvatori, Clio Goldsmith and Barbara De Rossi. The film was directed by Alberto Lattuada. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Cricket released?
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The Cricket was released on April 18, 1980 and runs for 1h 41m.
Is The Cricket worth watching?
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The Cricket (1980) holds an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 from 16 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.