Johnny Stecchino
“Sometimes a banana is just a banana!”
Synopsis
Good hearted but not very wordly-wise, Dante is happy driving the school bus for a group of mentally handicapped children, while feeling he is somehow missing out on life and love. So he is very excited when after nearly being knocked down by her car he meets Maria, who seems immediately enamoured of him. He is soon invited to her sumptuous Palermo villa, little suspecting that this is part of a plot. He bears an amazing likeness to Maria's stool-pigeon gangster husband and it would be convenient for them if the mobster, in the shape of Dante, was seen to be dead and buried.
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Johnny Stecchino Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-03-07
Top Cast
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Roberto Benigni
Dante Ceccarini / Johnny Stecchino
Nicoletta Braschi
Maria
Paolo Bonacelli
D'Agata
Franco Volpi
Ministro
Ivano Marescotti
Dr. Randazzo
Turi Scalia
Giudice
Loredana Romito
Gianna
Alessandro De Santis
Lillo
Sal Borgese
Ignazio
Gaetano Campisi
Picciotto in auto
Giulio Donnini
Cardinale
Domenico Minutoli
Questore di Palermo
Georgia O'Brien
Moglie del ministro
Ignazio Pappalardo
Cozzamara
Gigliola Reina
Tony Sperandeo
Picciotto in auto
Giorgio Trestini
Portiere Hotel
Vito Zappalà
Maresciallo
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 9, 1992
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 21, 2002
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roberto Benigni
- Screenplay & Story
- Roberto Benigni, Vincenzo Cerami
- Original Score
- Evan Lurie
- Original Title
- Johnny Stecchino
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Studios
- Cecchi Gori Group Tiger Cinematografica, Penta Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roberto Benigni
Roberto Benigni, Vincenzo Cerami
Evan Lurie
Giuseppe Lanci
Nino Baragli
Vittorio Cecchi Gori, Mario Cecchi Gori
Department Leadership Roster
Roberto Benigni
Screenplay
Vittorio Cecchi Gori
Producer
Roberto Benigni
Director
Giuseppe Lanci
Director of Photography
Nino Baragli
Editor
Vincenzo Cerami
Screenplay
Mario Cecchi Gori
Producer
Gianna Gissi
Costume Design
Paolo Biagetti
Production Design
Evan Lurie
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Johnny Stecchino
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What is Johnny Stecchino about?
Good hearted but not very wordly-wise, Dante is happy driving the school bus for a group of mentally handicapped children, while feeling he is somehow missing out on life and love. So he is very excited when after nearly being knocked down by her car he meets Maria, who seems immediately enamoured of him. He is soon invited to her sumptuous Palermo villa, little suspecting that this is part of a plot. He bears an amazing likeness to Maria's stool-pigeon gangster husband and it would be convenient for them if the mobster, in the shape of Dante, was seen to be dead and buried.
Who directed Johnny Stecchino?
Johnny Stecchino was directed by Roberto Benigni.
Who stars in Johnny Stecchino?
The principal cast of Johnny Stecchino includes Roberto Benigni, Nicoletta Braschi, Paolo Bonacelli, Franco Volpi, Ivano Marescotti.
When was Johnny Stecchino released and how long is it?
Johnny Stecchino was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
Who composed the musical score for Johnny Stecchino?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Johnny Stecchino was composed by Evan Lurie.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Johnny Stecchino?
Johnny Stecchino holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).