Allegro non troppo
Seen it?1976 | 85 min | Fantasy, Animation, Comedy, Music
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (89% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and 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 wants a laugh, fantasy fans and animation lovers. If you loved Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Provocative satire that goes after everyone.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 25 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- It's in Italian, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1976: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
An enterprising producer believes he has hit upon a winning concept: a program of original animated shorts set to classical music. Undeterred by warnings that this has already been done by an American named 'Prisney,' he rallies an orchestra of geriatric women, a bullish conductor, and an animator that he keeps locked in the dungeon. What could go wrong?
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
89% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.1 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 27K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Bruno Bozzetto
- Néstor GarayOrchestra Master
- Maurizio MicheliPresenter
- Maurizio NichettiAnimator
- Mirella FalcoNon-practicing Orchestra Member
- Osvaldo SalviMan in Gorilla Suit
- Jolanda CappiFalling Orchestra Member
- Franca MantelliDancing Orchestra Member
- Marialuisa GiovanniniCleaning Lady
- Bruno BozzettoMan on Rocking Chair
- Angela FinocchiaroOrchestra Member