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The Monsters 1963

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What is The Monsters?

The Monsters is a comedy directed and written by Dino Risi that satirizes the myths of the sixties. The production is structured as a series of 20 episodes.

Type
Film
Year
1963
Status
Released
Runtime
123 minutes
Release date
Oct 30, 1963
Studios
Fair Film, Incei Film, Mountfluor Film
Genres
Comedy
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82 /100 Solid Watch
⚡ Pacing & Momentum8/10
🧠 Narrative Depth7.7/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential8.9/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
🎯 Feature Film #Comedy

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The Monsters is a comedy directed and written by Dino Risi that satirizes the myths of the sixties. The production is structured as a series of 20 episodes.

The work serves as a satirical commentary on the cultural myths of its era. It is categorized as a comedy with a runtime of 2 hours and 3 minutes for the film version.

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“A satirical look at the myths of the sixties across twenty episodes.”

Reasons to watch
  • Directed and written by Dino Risi
  • Satirizes the myths of the 1960s
  • Features a structured 20-episode format
Keep in mind
  • The content is focused specifically on satirizing sixties myths

Watch it if you are interested in satirical comedies from the 1960s.

This is a comedy consisting of 20 episodes that satirizes the myths of the sixties.

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Cast

Ugo Tognazzi The Father (segment "L'Educazione sentimentale") / Policeman (segment "Il Mostro") / Stefano (segment "Come un Padre") / Battacchi (segment "Il povero Soldato") / L'Onorevole (segment "La Giornata dell'Onorevole") / Dark Latin Lover (segment "Latin Lovers-Amanti latini") / Pilade Fioravanti (segment "Testimone volontario") / The Traffic Warden (segment "L'Agguato") / The Car Buyer (segment "Vernissage") / Spectator at the Cinema (segment "Scenda l'Oblio") / The Husband (segment "L'Oppio dei Popoli") / Guarnacci (segment "La nobile Arte")
Vittorio Gassman The Actor (segment "La Raccomandazione") / Policeman (segment "Il Mostro") / Production Assistant & Movie Director (segment "Presa dalla Vita") / Nicola (segment "Che Vitaccia!") / Blonde Latin Lover (segment "Latin Lovers-Amanti latini") / Defence Layer D'Amore (segment "Testimone volontario") / Richetto (segment "I due Orfanelli") / Roberto (segment "Il Sacrificato") / Elisa (segment "La Musa") / The Road Hog (segment "La Strada è di Tutti") / The Friar (segment "Il Testamento di Francesco") / Artemio Altidori (segment "La nobile Arte")
Lando Buzzanca Luchino (segment "Come un padre")
Marisa Merlini Paola Fioravanti (segment "Testimone volontario")
Rika Dialina Giuliana (segment "Il Sacrificato")
Michèle Mercier The Wife (segment "L'Oppio dei Popoli")
Marino Masé The Lover (segment "L'Oppio dei Popoli")
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Franco Castellani Giulio Francusi (segment "La Raccomandazione")
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Maria Mannelli Olimpia Ceccarelli (segment "Presa dalla Vita")
Mario Laurentino The Police Officer (segment "Il povero Soldato")
Angela Portaluri Ersilia (segment "Che Vitaccia!")
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Carlo Kechler Ministry of Public Works's Director (segment "La Giornata dell'Onorevole")
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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes are in The Monsters?

The production consists of 20 episodes.

Who directed The Monsters?

Dino Risi served as the director and screenwriter.

What is the genre of the film?

The film is categorized as a comedy.

What is the primary theme of the series?

The series focuses on satirizing the myths of the sixties.

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