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Fernandel
Attilio Capellaro
Gino Cervi
Mario Venicio
Franco Parenti
Virgili
Andrea Aureli
Luciano Mezzanotte
Franck Fernandel
Gianni Cappelaro
Milla Sannoner
Aurora Vinicio
Dada Gallotti
Silvana Crippa
Gérard Herter
German officer
Amelia Perrella
Bianca Vinicio
Giuseppe Giannetto
Don Fausto
Piero Vivaldi
Vernazza
Jimmy il Fenomeno
The spadassin
Silla Bettini
Italian fascist soldier (uncredited)
Gustavo De Nardo
Town Councilor (uncredited)
Giuseppe Fortis
Luciano Crippa
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Giorgio Bianchi
- Screenplay & Story
- Albert Valentin, Jean Manse
- Original Score
- Mario Nascimbene
- Original Title
- Il cambio della guardia
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- French, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Paris Elysées Films, Apo Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Giorgio Bianchi
Albert Valentin, Jean Manse, Charles Exbrayat
Mario Nascimbene
Giuseppe Aquari
Nella Nannuzzi
Aldo Pomilia
Department Leadership Roster
Giuseppe Aquari
Director of Photography
Aldo Pomilia
Producer
Albert Valentin
Screenplay
Jean Manse
Screenplay
Mario Nascimbene
Original Music Composer
Nella Nannuzzi
Editor
Sergio Canevari
Production Design
Flaminia Siciliano
Costume Design
Giorgio Bianchi
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Changing of the Guard
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Changing of the Guard about?
During WW2, it's not wise to be a mayor chosen by the fascists with the Americans' impending arrival.
Who directed The Changing of the Guard?
The Changing of the Guard was directed by Giorgio Bianchi.
Who stars in The Changing of the Guard?
The principal cast of The Changing of the Guard includes Fernandel, Gino Cervi, Franco Parenti, Andrea Aureli, Franck Fernandel.
When was The Changing of the Guard released and how long is it?
The Changing of the Guard was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for The Changing of the Guard?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Changing of the Guard was composed by Mario Nascimbene.
Is The Changing of the Guard based on a book or true story?
The Changing of the Guard is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Charles Exbrayat".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Changing of the Guard?
The Changing of the Guard holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).