---
title: "Gian Burrasca"
year: 1982
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/gian-burrasca-1982"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 161543
imdb_id: "tt0083998"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 85
community_rating: 5.1
vote_count: 41
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Gian Burrasca (1982) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/gian-burrasca-1982

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Gian Burrasca is a 1982 comedy film directed by Pier Francesco Pingitore and starring Alvaro Vitali. The story follows Giannino Stoppani, a boy known as Gian Burrasca who loves bad taste jokes, whose actions eventually cause him to be detested by everyone except his mother.

Culturally, the film is notable as the third adaptation of the celebrated novel Il giornalino di Gian Burrasca, following a 1943 film and a well-known 1964 miniseries starring Rita Pavone. With a runtime of one hour and twenty-five minutes, the film delivers a comedic exploration of the character's mischievous antics.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A mischievous boy loves bad taste jokes, leading nearly everyone to detest him except his mother."

### Why Watch
- It is a comedy feature film released in 1982 with a runtime of one hour and twenty-five minutes.
- It is directed by Pier Francesco Pingitore and stars Alvaro Vitali.
- It serves as the third adaptation of the famous novel Il giornalino di Gian Burrasca.

### Caveats & Content Note
- The main character's penchant for bad taste jokes leads to him being detested by everyone except his mother, which may not appeal to all viewers.
- Tone & Suitability: The film is a comedy with a runtime of 1 hour and 25 minutes, suitable for audiences interested in classic Italian adaptations.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #comedy, #1982-film, #bad-taste-jokes, #mischievous-boy, #family-dynamics, #italian-cinema

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Pier Francesco Pingitore
- **Networks / Studios**: Filmes International, Nuova Dania Cinematografica, Medusa Distribuzione

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Alvaro Vitali** as *Giannino Stoppani / Gian Burrasca*
- **Mario Carotenuto** as *Nando Stoppani*
- **Marisa Merlini** as *Zia Bettina*
- **Gisella Sofio** as *Margherita Stoppani*
- **Enzo Robutti** as *Stanislao 'Calpurnio'*
- **Clara Colosimo** as *Gertrude*
- **Tuccio Musumeci** as *Surveyor*
- **Gigi Reder** as *Headmaster*
- **Gianfranco Barra** as *Maralli - the Lawyer*
- **Diana Dei** as *Madame Morgan - the medium*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream Gian Burrasca (1982)?
Streaming availability is not provided in the sources.

### Q: Is Gian Burrasca (1982) worth watching?
It is the third adaptation of the famous novel Il giornalino di Gian Burrasca, directed by Pier Francesco Pingitore and starring Alvaro Vitali.

### Q: What is the runtime or binge duration?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 25 minutes.

### Q: What are the essential episodes to watch?
Gian Burrasca (1982) is a feature film rather than a series with episodes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Gian Burrasca — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/161543)
- [Gian Burrasca (1982) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0083998/fullcredits/)
- [Gian Burrasca (1982) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/161543-gian-burrasca/cast)
- [Gian Burrasca (film 1982) - Wikipedia](https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gian_Burrasca_(film_1982))
- [Gian Burrasca (1982) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/gian-burrasca/credits)

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