The Moralist(1959)
Il moralista
The Moralist Synopsis
The newly appointed head of a censorship board uses his uncompromising stance against everything "immoral" – from nudity in movies to nightclubs – to hide a rather unseemly double life.
The Moralist (1959) is a comedy film directed by Giorgio Bianchi, released on June 30, 1959 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Alberto Sordi, Vittorio De Sica, Maria Perschy and Franco Fabrizi. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 45 ratings.
- Director:
- Giorgio Bianchi
- Writers:
- Luciana Corda, Rodolfo Sonego, Oreste Biancoli
- Cinematographer:
- Alvaro Mancori
- Composer:
- Carlo Savina
- Production:
- Avers Films, Napoleon Film
- Status:
- Released
The Moralist Cast & Crew
Main cast
Alberto Sordi
as Agostino
Vittorio De Sica
as O.I.M.P. President
Maria Perschy
as Monique
Franco Fabrizi
as Giovanni
Christiane Nielsen
as Marga
Mara Berni
as Vera Serni
Carl Wery
as Krüger
Franca Valeri
as Virginia
- Piera Arico
Piera Arico
as Giovanni's wife
- Vincenzo Talarico
Vincenzo Talarico
as O.I.M.P. Employee
- Gina Mattarolo
Gina Mattarolo
as Eleonora
Ciccio Barbi
as Police Chief at Caracas'
Key crew
Directed by Giorgio Bianchi, written by Luciana Corda, Rodolfo Sonego and Oreste Biancoli.
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The Moralist Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 45 ratings.
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The Moralist – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Moralist online?
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The Moralist (1959) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Moralist?
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The main cast of The Moralist (1959) includes Alberto Sordi, Vittorio De Sica, Maria Perschy, Franco Fabrizi and Christiane Nielsen. The film was directed by Giorgio Bianchi. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Moralist released?
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The Moralist was released on June 30, 1959 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is The Moralist worth watching?
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The Moralist (1959) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 45 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.