Why(1971)
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Why Synopsis
Giuseppe Di Noi, an Italian surveyor living in Swiden, gets arrested at the border while going back to Italy with his family for a vacation. But can someone tell the man why?
Why (1971) is a drama and comedy film directed by Nanni Loy, released on October 27, 1971 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Alberto Sordi, Elga Andersen, Andrea Aureli and Nazzareno Natale. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 97 ratings.
- Director:
- Nanni Loy
- Writers:
- Sergio Amidei, Emilio Sanna, Rodolfo Sonego
- Producers:
- Gianni Hecht Lucari
- Cinematographer:
- Sergio D'Offizi
- Composer:
- Carlo Rustichelli
- Production:
- Documento Film
- Status:
- Released
Why Cast & Crew
Main cast
Alberto Sordi
as Giuseppe Di Noi
Elga Andersen
as Ingrid
Andrea Aureli
as Guardia
Nazzareno Natale
as Saverio Guardascione
- Michele Gammino
Michele Gammino
as Don Paolo
Lino Banfi
as Direttore del carcere di Sagunto
- Luca Sportelli
Luca Sportelli
as Agente del carcere di Sagunto
Tano Cimarosa
as Agente del carcere di Sagunto
Silvio Spaccesi
as Maresciallo carcere di Sagunto
Giovanni Pallavicino
as Brigadiere Saporito del carcere di Sagunto
Antonio Casagrande
as Giudice
Gianni Bonagura
as Avvocato Sallustio Giordana
Key crew
Directed by Nanni Loy, written by Sergio Amidei, Emilio Sanna and Rodolfo Sonego, produced by Gianni Hecht Lucari.
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Why Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 97 ratings.
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Why – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Why online?
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Why (1971) is available to stream on 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 Why?
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The main cast of Why (1971) includes Alberto Sordi, Elga Andersen, Andrea Aureli, Nazzareno Natale and Michele Gammino. The film was directed by Nanni Loy. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Why released?
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Why was released on October 27, 1971 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is Why worth watching?
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Why (1971) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 97 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.