Il Sorpasso
Seen it?1962 | 105 min | Drama, Comedy, Adventure
Friday Night FlickWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
Critics loved it (92% on Rotten Tomatoes) and audiences rate it highly (8.2 out of 10). Make plans for this one.
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 and adventure fans. If you loved True Grit or The Apartment, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 45 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Italian, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1962: an older pace and style.
Roberto, a shy law student in Rome, meets Bruno, a forty-year-old exuberant, capricious man, who takes him for a drive through the Roman and Tuscany countries in the summer. When their journey starts to blend into their daily lives though, the pair’s newfound friendship is tested.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
92% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesStrong
8.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$2 million worldwide; 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 Dino Risi
- Vittorio GassmanBruno Cortona
- Jean-Louis TrintignantRoberto Mariani
- Catherine SpaakLilli Cortona
- Claudio GoraDanilo Borelli 'Bibi'
- Luciana AngiolilloGianna Cortona
- Linda SiniZia Lidia
- Franca PoleselloMoglie del commendatore
- Bruna SimionatoZia Enrica
- Lilly DarelliBikini girl with leg cast
- Mila StanićClara, la ragazza alla stazione