Accattone
Seen it?1961 | 117 min | Drama
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Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 57 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Italian, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1961: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A pimp with no other means to provide for himself finds his life spiralling out of control when his prostitute is sent to prison.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.7 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Won 1 BAFTA: BAFTA Awards: Best Producer. Also nominated for 3 more BAFTAs. Plus 1 other award.
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 24K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini
- Franco CittiVittorio 'Accattone' Cataldi
- Franca PasutStella
- Silvana CorsiniMaddalena
- Paola GuidiAscenza
- Adriana AstiAmore
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- Renato CapognaIl Capogna
- Alfredo LeggiPupo Biondo
- Galeazzo RiccardiIl Cipolla