The Monster
Il mostro
Synopsis
A vicious serial sex killer is on the loose, and landscape gardener and shop-window outfitter Loris is the prime suspect, thanks to his unfortunate habit of getting caught in compromising situations (for which there is always a totally innocent explanation that the police fail to spot). Undercover policewoman Jessica is assigned by eccentric police psychologist Taccone to follow Loris.
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Roberto Benigni
Loris
Michel Blanc
Paride Taccone, le psychiatre
Nicoletta Braschi
Jessica Rossetti
Dominique Lavanant
Jolanda Taccone
Jean-Claude Brialy
Roccarotta
Laurent Spielvogel
commissario Frustalupi
Ivano Marescotti
Pascucci
Franco Mescolini
il professore di cinese
Massimo Girotti
il condomino distinto
Luciana Pieri Palombi
Claudia
Vittorio Amandola
antiquario
Rita Di Lernia
Moglie Antiquario
Gennaro Morrone
Edicolante
Vincenzo Vitagliano
inquilino
Giulio Turli
uomo alto
Flavio de Flavis
ragioniere
Roberto Corbiletto
uomo piccolo
Luisa Malcotti
Commessa
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 22, 1994
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roberto Benigni
- Screenplay & Story
- Vincenzo Cerami, Roberto Benigni
- Original Score
- Evan Lurie
- Original Title
- Il mostro
- Country of Origin
- Italy, France
- Spoken Languages
- Italian, Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Studios
- IRIS Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roberto Benigni
Vincenzo Cerami, Roberto Benigni, Michel Blanc
Evan Lurie
Carlo Di Palma
Nino Baragli, Franco Fraticelli
Aurelio De Laurentiis, Frédérique Dumas-Zajdela, Pierre Lescure, Yves Attal, Roberto Benigni
Department Leadership Roster
Roberto Benigni
Director
Carlo Di Palma
Director of Photography
Aurelio De Laurentiis
Producer
Frédérique Dumas-Zajdela
Producer
Pierre Lescure
Producer
Yves Attal
Producer
Giantito Burchiellaro
Production Design
Roberto Benigni
Producer
Nino Baragli
Editor
Denis Offroy
Producer
Danilo Donati
Costume Design
Jérôme Clément
Producer
Yves Marmion
Producer
Luigi De Laurentiis
Producer
Guy Verrecchia
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Monster
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Monster about?
A vicious serial sex killer is on the loose, and landscape gardener and shop-window outfitter Loris is the prime suspect, thanks to his unfortunate habit of getting caught in compromising situations (for which there is always a totally innocent explanation that the police fail to spot). Undercover policewoman Jessica is assigned by eccentric police psychologist Taccone to follow Loris.
Who directed The Monster?
The Monster was directed by Roberto Benigni.
Who stars in The Monster?
The principal cast of The Monster includes Roberto Benigni, Michel Blanc, Nicoletta Braschi, Dominique Lavanant, Jean-Claude Brialy.
When was The Monster released and how long is it?
The Monster was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
Who composed the musical score for The Monster?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Monster was composed by Evan Lurie.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Monster?
The Monster holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).