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What Il Sorpasso Is About
Dino Risi's 1962 film follows two men who meet in an empty Rome during a holiday: a shy student and a driver who never stops talking. They set out for the coast together. The film makes Italy's period of fast enrichment its real subject; the narrative breaks its light tone abruptly at the close. Vittorio Gassman and Jean-Louis Trintignant lead. It is counted among the turning points of Italian comedy. It was shot on the roads. Who it's for: those who like classic Italian comedy. Who it's not for: viewers expecting a light ending; the film leaves it hard.
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What is Il Sorpasso about?
Dino Risi's 1962 film follows two men who meet in an empty Rome during a holiday: a shy student and a driver who never stops talking. They set out for the coast together.
Where can I watch Il Sorpasso?
Il Sorpasso is available to watch on digital platforms such as Criterion Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is Il Sorpasso?
Il Sorpasso runs for 105 minutes (1h 45m).
When did Il Sorpasso come out?
Il Sorpasso was released in 1962.
Who directed Il Sorpasso?
Il Sorpasso was directed by Dino Risi.
Who stars in Il Sorpasso?
Il Sorpasso stars Vittorio Gassman, Jean-Louis Trintignant, Catherine Spaak, Claudio Gora.
What is Il Sorpasso's rating?
Il Sorpasso holds 8.2/10 on IMDb and 8.2/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 84 out of 100.
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