The Basilisks
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Synopsis
Francesco, Sergio, and Antonio, three young men in a small, poverty-stricken village, lead uneventful lives. As all three are unemployed, they pass time roaming the streets and chasing girls. One day, Antonio's aunt asks him to stay with her and his cousins in Rome. He accepts and enrolls at a university, leaving his two friends behind to envy him for his new upscale lifestyle. But eventually Antonio returns, initially just for a day. Though he boasts about his life, he never returns to Rome and instead opts for his friends and the place he grew up, despite all its shortcomings.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Locarno Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 22, 2023
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lina Wertmüller
- Screenplay & Story
- Lina Wertmüller
- Original Score
- Ennio Morricone
- Original Title
- I basilischi
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Galatea Film, 22 Dicembre
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lina Wertmüller
Lina Wertmüller
Ennio Morricone
Gianni Di Venanzo
Ruggero Mastroianni
Lionello Santi
Department Leadership Roster
Lina Wertmüller
Screenplay
Lina Wertmüller
Director
Antonio Visone
Production Design
Gianni Di Venanzo
Director of Photography
Lionello Santi
Producer
Ruggero Mastroianni
Editor
Ennio Morricone
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Basilisks.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Basilisks
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Basilisks about?
Francesco, Sergio, and Antonio, three young men in a small, poverty-stricken village, lead uneventful lives. As all three are unemployed, they pass time roaming the streets and chasing girls. One day, Antonio's aunt asks him to stay with her and his cousins in Rome. He accepts and enrolls at a university, leaving his two friends behind to envy him for his new upscale lifestyle. But eventually Antonio returns, initially just for a day. Though he boasts about his life, he never returns to Rome and instead opts for his friends and the place he grew up, despite all its shortcomings.
Who directed The Basilisks?
The Basilisks was directed by Lina Wertmüller.
Who stars in The Basilisks?
The principal cast of The Basilisks includes Stefano Satta Flores, Antonio Petruzzi, Rosanna Santoro, Sergio Ferranino, Luigi Barbieri.
When was The Basilisks released and how long is it?
The Basilisks was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for The Basilisks?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Basilisks was composed by Ennio Morricone.