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Love and Larceny

Original title: Il mattatore
  • 1960
  • 1h 43m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
779
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Love and Larceny (1960)
Because of his ability to mimic dialects of Italy, Gerardo, an aspiring actor trying unsuccessfully to cross over from comedy to tragedy, is involved in a scam concocted by Lallo against a rich cloth-merchant.
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Comedy

Because of his ability to mimic dialects of Italy, Gerardo, an aspiring actor trying unsuccessfully to cross over from comedy to tragedy, is involved in a scam concocted by Lallo against a r... Read allBecause of his ability to mimic dialects of Italy, Gerardo, an aspiring actor trying unsuccessfully to cross over from comedy to tragedy, is involved in a scam concocted by Lallo against a rich cloth-merchant.Because of his ability to mimic dialects of Italy, Gerardo, an aspiring actor trying unsuccessfully to cross over from comedy to tragedy, is involved in a scam concocted by Lallo against a rich cloth-merchant.

  • Director
    • Dino Risi
  • Writers
    • Agenore Incrocci
    • Furio Scarpelli
    • Sergio Pugliese
  • Stars
    • Vittorio Gassman
    • Dorian Gray
    • Anna Maria Ferrero
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.1/10
    779
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Dino Risi
    • Writers
      • Agenore Incrocci
      • Furio Scarpelli
      • Sergio Pugliese
    • Stars
      • Vittorio Gassman
      • Dorian Gray
      • Anna Maria Ferrero
    • 5User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Vittorio Gassman in Love and Larceny (1960)
    Vittorio Gassman and Luigi Pavese in Love and Larceny (1960)
    Vittorio Gassman and Anna Maria Ferrero in Love and Larceny (1960)
    Vittorio Gassman and Anna Maria Ferrero in Love and Larceny (1960)
    Vittorio Gassman and Anna Maria Ferrero in Love and Larceny (1960)
    Vittorio Gassman in Love and Larceny (1960)
    Vittorio Gassman in Love and Larceny (1960)
    Vittorio Gassman and Anna Maria Ferrero in Love and Larceny (1960)
    Vittorio Gassman, Anna Maria Ferrero, and Luigi Pavese in Love and Larceny (1960)
    Vittorio Gassman in Love and Larceny (1960)
    Vittorio Gassman in Love and Larceny (1960)
    Vittorio Gassman, Anna Maria Ferrero, and Dorian Gray in Love and Larceny (1960)

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    Vittorio Gassman
    Vittorio Gassman
    • Gerardo Latini
    Dorian Gray
    Dorian Gray
    • Elena
    Anna Maria Ferrero
    Anna Maria Ferrero
    • Annalisa Rauseo
    Mario Carotenuto
    • Lallo Cortina
    Alberto Bonucci
    • Gloria Patri
    Fosco Giachetti
    Fosco Giachetti
    • General Mesci
    Luigi Pavese
    • L'industriale
    Nando Bruno
    • Owner of big restaurant
    Linda Sini
    Linda Sini
    • Laura, wife of Chinotto
    Piera Arico
    Aldo Bufi Landi
    • Un poliziotto
    • (as Aldo Bufilandi)
    Enrico Glori
    Enrico Glori
    Salvatore Cafiero
    Mario Scaccia
    Mario Scaccia
    • Il gioielliere
    Fanfulla
    Fanfulla
    • Sor Annibale
    Armando Bandini
    Armando Bandini
    • Il ragioniere
    Mario Frera
    • Santini
    Peppino De Filippo
    Peppino De Filippo
    • Chinotto
    • Director
      • Dino Risi
    • Writers
      • Agenore Incrocci
      • Furio Scarpelli
      • Sergio Pugliese
    • All cast & crew
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    • Trivia
      Italian censorship visa # 31179 delivered on 3-2-1960.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Schlock! The Secret History of American Movies (2001)

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    10/10
    Very good!
    Dino Risi is one of the greatest Italian film directors ever. Very prolific and very talented. He made a lot of great movies and excelled in comedy. I will name just a few of the best: "The Monsters" (1963)I mostri(original title) (one of the best Italian films of all time, also with Vittorio Gassman), "The Treasure of San Gennaro" (1966 )Operazione San Gennaro(original title), "The Tiger and the Pussycat" (1967)Il tigre (original title), "Torture Me But Kill Me with Kisses" (1968) Straziami ma di baci saziami(original title), "Dirty Weekend"(1973) Mordi e fuggi (original title), "Scent of a Woman"(1974)Profumo di donna (original title) (again with Vittorio Gassman) (in the American remake, Al Pacino would win an Oscar for Best Actor in a Leading Role). Vittorio Gassman, along with Alberto Sordi, Ugo Tognazzi and Nino Manfredi, is one of the 4 Great Italian Comedian Actors, and 4 of the greatest actors in the world of all time. Great acting performance for Vittorio Gassman here in this "Love and Larceny", an opportunity for him to show his unique talent. Dorian Gray, Anna Maria Ferrero and Mario Carotenuto are also very good in their roles. However, in today's world, it's a film only for those who appreciate Italian cinema (the best of all) and, especially, for those who know and appreciate Vittorio Gassman.
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    • Release date
      • May 24, 1961 (France)
    • Countries of origin
      • Italy
      • France
    • Language
      • Italian
    • Also known as
      • The Matador
    • Filming locations
      • 9 Largo Damiano Chiesa, Rome, Lazio, Italy(Gerardo's apartment exteriors)
    • Production companies
      • CEI Incom
      • Maxima Film Compagnia Cinematografica
      • Société Générale de Cinématographie (S.G.C.)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 43 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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