The read
It runs a compact 1h 27m.
Synopsis
This is the (funny) story of four agents of Roma traffic police in the '50s. Their life are crossed in affairs that often retire from mere job relationships. 'Guardia scelta' (special agent) Giuseppe tries to be a composer, he wants to write the anthem for the roman traffic police. 'Guardia'(agent) Alberto Randolfi has a too strong inclination to fine everyone and is dreaming about learning French. 'Brigadiere' (sergeant) Pietro Spaziali is busy looking at his little son Tonino and daughter Maria who is going to marry a boxer. The 'Maresciallo' (Marshal) tries to manage and solve all the troubles they often do.
Ratings
IMDb6.6/10
30 audience votes
Key crew
- Mauro BologniniDirector
- Nicola ManzariScreenplay
- Ruggero MaccariScreenplay
- Ettore ScolaScreenplay
- Carlo RustichelliOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Alberto SordiGuardia Alberto Randolfi
- Peppino De FilippoGuardia Scelta Giuseppe Manganiello
- Aldo FabriziBrigadiere Pietro Spaziani
- Gino CerviMaresciallo
- Valeria MoriconiMaria Spaziani - Pietro's Daughter
- Tiberio MitriSandro
- Nino ManfrediPaolo
- Alessandra PanaroCharlotte
- Alvaro StrinaRoberto Strinati
- Ciccio BarbiFrench Tourist
- Gina AmendolaPietro's Sister
- Livia VenturiniThe Nun as a Car Driver
Stills
Themes
rome, italysuburbtraffic cop1950s