The Monsters(1963)
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The Monsters Synopsis
The myths of the sixties are satirized in 20 episodes.
The Monsters (1963) is a comedy film directed by Dino Risi, released on October 30, 1963 with a runtime of 2h 3m. It stars Ugo Tognazzi, Vittorio Gassman, Lando Buzzanca and Marisa Merlini. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 214 ratings.
- Director:
- Dino Risi
- Writers:
- Furio Scarpelli, Agenore Incrocci, Elio Petri
- Producers:
- Mario Cecchi Gori
- Cinematographer:
- Alfio Contini
- Composer:
- Armando Trovajoli
- Production:
- Fair Film, Incei Film, Mountfluor Film, Dicifrance
- Status:
- Released
The Monsters Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ugo Tognazzi
as The Father (segment "L'Educazione sentimentale") / Policeman (segment "Il Mostro") / Stefano (segment "Come un Padre") / Battacchi (segment "Il povero Soldato") / L'Onorevole (segment "La Giornata dell'Onorevole") / Dark Latin Lover (segment "Latin Lovers-Amanti latini") / Pilade Fioravanti (segment "Testimone volontario") / The Traffic Warden (segment "L'Agguato") / The Car Buyer (segment "Vernissage") / Spectator at the Cinema (segment "Scenda l'Oblio") / The Husband (segment "L'Oppio dei Popoli") / Guarnacci (segment "La nobile Arte")
Vittorio Gassman
as The Actor (segment "La Raccomandazione") / Policeman (segment "Il Mostro") / Production Assistant & Movie Director (segment "Presa dalla Vita") / Nicola (segment "Che Vitaccia!") / Blonde Latin Lover (segment "Latin Lovers-Amanti latini") / Defence Layer D'Amore (segment "Testimone volontario") / Richetto (segment "I due Orfanelli") / Roberto (segment "Il Sacrificato") / Elisa (segment "La Musa") / The Road Hog (segment "La Strada è di Tutti") / The Friar (segment "Il Testamento di Francesco") / Artemio Altidori (segment "La nobile Arte")
Lando Buzzanca
as Luchino (segment "Come un padre")
Marisa Merlini
as Paola Fioravanti (segment "Testimone volontario")
Rika Dialyna
as Giuliana (segment "Il Sacrificato")
Michèle Mercier
as The Wife (segment "L'Oppio dei Popoli")
Marino Masé
as The Lover (segment "L'Oppio dei Popoli")
- Franco Castellani
Franco Castellani
as Giulio Francusi (segment "La Raccomandazione")
- Maria Mannelli
Maria Mannelli
as Olimpia Ceccarelli (segment "Presa dalla Vita")
Mario Laurentino
as The Police Officer (segment "Il povero Soldato")
Angela Portaluri
as Ersilia (segment "Che Vitaccia!")
- Carlo Kechler
Carlo Kechler
as Ministry of Public Works's Director (segment "La Giornata dell'Onorevole")
Key crew
Directed by Dino Risi, written by Furio Scarpelli, Agenore Incrocci and Elio Petri, produced by Mario Cecchi Gori.
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The Monsters Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 214 ratings.
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The Monsters – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Monsters online?
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The Monsters (1963) is currently available to rent or buy from LaCinetek. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Monsters?
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The main cast of The Monsters (1963) includes Ugo Tognazzi, Vittorio Gassman, Lando Buzzanca, Marisa Merlini and Rika Dialyna. 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 The Monsters released?
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The Monsters was released on October 30, 1963 and runs for 2h 3m.
Is The Monsters worth watching?
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The Monsters (1963) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 214 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.