---
title: "Il Sorpasso"
year: 1962
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/il-sorpasso-1962"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 24188
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 105
community_rating: 8.2
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Il Sorpasso (1962) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/il-sorpasso-1962

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Il Sorpasso is a film first released in 1962. Catalogued under Drama, Comedy, Adventure. Produced and broadcast by Fair Film, Incei Film, Sancro Film. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A timid law student’s road trip with a flamboyant stranger spirals into an unforgettable summer."

### Why Watch
- Dynamic contrast between shy student and exuberant companion
- Blend of drama, comedy, and adventure
- Captures 1960s Italian summer atmosphere

### Caveats & Content Note
- Pacing may feel leisurely for viewers expecting fast action
- Tone & Suitability: The film balances lighthearted adventure with mature themes, making it suitable for adult audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: carefree, bittersweet, sun-drenched, playful

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Dino Risi
- **Networks / Studios**: Fair Film, Incei Film, Sancro Film

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Vittorio Gassman** as *Bruno Cortona*
- **Jean-Louis Trintignant** as *Roberto Mariani*
- **Catherine Spaak** as *Lilli Cortona*
- **Claudio Gora** as *Danilo Borelli 'Bibi'*
- **Luciana Angiolillo** as *Gianna Cortona*
- **Linda Sini** as *Zia Lidia*
- **Franca Polesello** as *Moglie del commendatore*
- **Bruna Simionato** as *Zia Enrica*
- **Lilly Darelli** as *Bikini girl with leg cast*
- **Mila Stanić** as *Clara, la ragazza alla stazione*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the basic plot of the film?
Roberto, a shy law student, meets Bruno, an exuberant forty‑year‑old, and they embark on a summer drive through Rome and Tuscany.

### Q: Who are the two main characters?
Roberto, the law student, and Bruno, the capricious older man.

### Q: What genres does the film combine?
It mixes drama, comedy, and adventure.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately one hour and forty‑five minutes.

### Q: When was the film first released?
It was released in 1962, with a U.S. release on December 23, 1963.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Il Sorpasso — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/24188)

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