Don't Sting the Mosquito
Non stuzzicate la zanzara
Synopsis
Rita, a vivacious co-ed flees her boarding school with her music teacher, who is also engaged to her. She wants to take part in a singing contest but her father who is dead against it has her kidnapped. He finally gives in when his wife threatens to sing in the contest herself.
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Top Cast
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Rita Pavone
Rita Santangelo
Giancarlo Giannini
Paolo Randi
Giulietta Masina
Maria Cristina, mother of Rita
Teddy Reno
Self
Romolo Valli
Bartolomeo Santangelo, father of Rita
Raffaele Pisu
Sergeant
Caterina Boratto
Marchioness Filangeri
Mita Medici
Vanessa
Mirella Pamphili
Housekeeper
Giusi Raspani Dandolo
Director
Bice Valori
Alfredo Censi
Pietro De Vico
Turi Ferro
(uncredited)
Peppino De Filippo
Carmelo (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lina Wertmüller
- Screenplay & Story
- Lina Wertmüller
- Original Score
- Bruno Canfora
- Original Title
- Non stuzzicate la zanzara
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Production Studios
- Mondial Televisione Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lina Wertmüller
Lina Wertmüller
Bruno Canfora
Ennio Guarnieri
Sergio Bonotti
Department Leadership Roster
Lina Wertmüller
Director
Lina Wertmüller
Writer
Sergio Bonotti
Producer
Bruno Canfora
Original Music Composer
Ennio Guarnieri
Director of Photography
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What is Don't Sting the Mosquito about?
Rita, a vivacious co-ed flees her boarding school with her music teacher, who is also engaged to her. She wants to take part in a singing contest but her father who is dead against it has her kidnapped. He finally gives in when his wife threatens to sing in the contest herself.
Who directed Don't Sting the Mosquito?
Don't Sting the Mosquito was directed by Lina Wertmüller.
Who stars in Don't Sting the Mosquito?
The principal cast of Don't Sting the Mosquito includes Rita Pavone, Giancarlo Giannini, Giulietta Masina, Teddy Reno, Romolo Valli.
When was Don't Sting the Mosquito released and how long is it?
Don't Sting the Mosquito was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 2h 4m.
Who composed the musical score for Don't Sting the Mosquito?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Don't Sting the Mosquito was composed by Bruno Canfora.