The New Monsters
Seen it?1977 | 115 min | Comedy
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
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.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 55 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Italian, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1977: an older pace and style.
A collection of dark-humoured vignettes, including tales of a cardinal with a liberal congregation, a motorist and a hitchhiker, mentally challenged tramps, parents contemplating their daughter's participation in a pornographic film, and a conniving husband.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
7.0 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Oscar.
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 4K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Mario Monicelli, Dino Risi, Ettore Scola
- Alberto Sordiil principe/il figlio/l'attore
- Vittorio Gassmanil cardinale/il cameriere/il marito/il commissario/il padre di famiglia
- Ugo Tognazziil marito/il cuoco/il figlio
- Ornella Mutil'autostoppista/la hostess
- Eros PagniL'automobilista
- Aiche NanaLa principessa Altoprati
- Luigi DibertiIl prete contestatore
- Paolo Baroniil pretino
- Margherita HorowitzUna borgatara
- Yorgo VoyagisIl terrorista