Il giocattolo (1979)

A meek book-keeper (Vittorio) brings on his squallid life, which is interrupetd when he becomes friend with a policeman (Sauro). Vittorio is introduced to gun shooting, and appears to be ... See full summary »

Director:

Giuliano Montaldo

Writers:

Sergio Donati (screenplay), Sergio Donati (story),

Stars:

Nino Manfredi, Marlène Jobert, Arnoldo Foà

1 win.

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Nino Manfredi	...	Vittorio Barletta
Marlène Jobert	...	Ada Barletta
Arnoldo Foà	...	Nicola Griffo
Olga Karlatos	...	Laura Griffo
Pamela Villoresi	...	Patrizia Griffo
Carlo Bagno	...	Un secondino
Renato Scarpa	...	Giuliano
Luciano Catenacci	...	Un gorilla di Griffo
Mario Brega	...	Un rapinatore
Rodolfo Marcenaro	...	Franco
Nanni Massa	...	Fabrizio
Arnaldo Ninchi	...	Sergio
Margherita Horowitz	...	Proprietaria della pizzeria
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Franco Bizzoccoli
Mario Cecchi	...	Altro rapinatore

Storyline

A meek book-keeper (Vittorio) brings on his squallid life, which is interrupetd when he becomes friend with a policeman (Sauro). Vittorio is introduced to gun shooting, and appears to be very gifted. This fact gives a shake to his dull existence, but when he gets in trouble with gangsters, he'll regret the past.

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Plot Keywords:

gun | shooting | neo noir | unhappy ending

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

Italy

Language:

Italian

Release Date:

21 February 1979 (Italy)

Also Known As:

I'll Get a Gun

Filming Locations:

Milan, Lombardia, Italy

Company Credits

Production Co:

Alex Cinematografica, Rafran Cinematografica

Technical Specs

Runtime:

118 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

User Reviews

The italian 'Taxi Driver'

An excellent dramatic movie featuring the great Nino Manfredi. Indeed, between 'Il giocattolo' (literally 'the toy') and 'Taxi driver' there are big differences, but also one common ground: how a man entrapped in a boring life is fascinated by guns and tries to fight his way out. The italian film is more dramatic and pessimistic. Both are excellent movies. I suppose it is nearly impossible for americans to see this one, anyway, if you ever get a chance...