The Wicked
Cattiva
Synopsis
At the beginning of the 20th century, a junior resident takes an interest in a newly-arrived patient, a young Italian woman who has mysteriously developed schizophrenia. To identify the causes of her condition, he employs psychoanalytic methods to dig into her sexual past, despite objections by the old-fashioned chief physician.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Giuliana De Sio
Emilia
Julian Sands
Gustav
Erland Josephson
Prof. Brokner
Milena Vukotić
Annette
Didi Perego
Capo infermiera
Francesca Ventura
Mitzi
Stefano Lescovelli
Leopold
Massimo Venturiello
Enrico
Flaminia Lizzani
Anna
Luisa Maneri
Marta
Luciano Roffi
Dott. Graziani
Giuseppe Marini
Dott. Baer
Elena Falgheri
Melania
Pietro Ghislandi
Pazzo
Hervé Ducroux
Dott. Levy
Philippe Dormoy
Giardiniere
Eva Vanicek
Madre
Margherita Piantini
1ª Pazza
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carlo Lizzani
- Screenplay & Story
- Francesca Archibugi, Furio Scarpelli
- Original Score
- Armando Trovajoli
- Original Title
- Cattiva
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Produzioni Atlas Consorziate
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carlo Lizzani
Francesca Archibugi, Furio Scarpelli
Armando Trovajoli
Daniele Nannuzzi
Franco Fraticelli
Pietro Bregni, Mario Bregni
Department Leadership Roster
Carlo Lizzani
Director
Francesca Archibugi
Screenplay
Furio Scarpelli
Screenplay
Daniele Nannuzzi
Director of Photography
Franco Fraticelli
Editor
Pietro Bregni
Producer
Mario Bregni
Producer
Enrica Barbano
Costume Design
Luciano Calosso
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Wicked.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring The Wicked.
Italian Horror
Italian horror cinema: giallo, gothic, zombie, cannibal and beyond.
Similar Titles to The Wicked
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
6.8
4.5
7.0
7.1
6.4
5.0
7.1
5.2
6.9
5.2
6.0
6.3
7.2
6.6
6.8
8.0
7.8
7.7
More Like The Wicked
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Wicked
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Wicked about?
At the beginning of the 20th century, a junior resident takes an interest in a newly-arrived patient, a young Italian woman who has mysteriously developed schizophrenia. To identify the causes of her condition, he employs psychoanalytic methods to dig into her sexual past, despite objections by the old-fashioned chief physician.
Who directed The Wicked?
The Wicked was directed by Carlo Lizzani.
Who stars in The Wicked?
The principal cast of The Wicked includes Giuliana De Sio, Julian Sands, Erland Josephson, Milena Vukotić, Didi Perego.
When was The Wicked released and how long is it?
The Wicked was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for The Wicked?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Wicked was composed by Armando Trovajoli.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Wicked?
The Wicked holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).