Rita the Mosquito
Rita la zanzara
Synopsis
Vivacious co-ed Rita falls in love with her music teacher, who leads a double life: bespectacled professor by day, rock star by night.
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Rita Pavone
Rita
Giancarlo Giannini
Paolo Randi
Peppino De Filippo
Carmelo Pappagone
Nino Taranto
Director of education
Bice Valori
Luigina, the school director
Turi Ferro
Sicilian professor
Milena Vukotić
Dance instructor
Giusi Raspani Dandolo
Laura Efrikian
Lili
Mirella Pamphili
Mrs. Bonfanti
Vittorio Congia
Ciccio
Ugo Fangareggi
Wolfgang
Gino Bramieri
A drunkard
Sergio Ferranino
Paolo's friend
Teddy Reno
Himself
Silvia Dionisio
Collettina
Marina Marfoglia
School girl
Ileana Riganò
Dancing girl
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lina Wertmüller
- Screenplay & Story
- Lina Wertmüller, Sergio Bonotti
- Original Score
- Bruno Canfora
- Original Title
- Rita la zanzara
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Mondial Televisione Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lina Wertmüller
Lina Wertmüller, Sergio Bonotti
Bruno Canfora
Franco Fraticelli
Gilberto Carbone, Sergio Bonotti
Department Leadership Roster
Lina Wertmüller
Writer
Sergio Bonotti
Writer
Bruno Canfora
Original Music Composer
Lina Wertmüller
Director
Gilberto Carbone
Producer
Elio Costanzi
Costume Design
Franco Fraticelli
Editor
Folco
Costume Design
Sergio Bonotti
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rita the Mosquito
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What is Rita the Mosquito about?
Vivacious co-ed Rita falls in love with her music teacher, who leads a double life: bespectacled professor by day, rock star by night.
Who directed Rita the Mosquito?
Rita the Mosquito was directed by Lina Wertmüller.
Who stars in Rita the Mosquito?
The principal cast of Rita the Mosquito includes Rita Pavone, Giancarlo Giannini, Peppino De Filippo, Nino Taranto, Bice Valori.
When was Rita the Mosquito released and how long is it?
Rita the Mosquito was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Rita the Mosquito?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rita the Mosquito was composed by Bruno Canfora.