Il Sorpasso
Il sorpasso
Synopsis
Roberto, a shy law student in Rome, meets Bruno, a forty-year-old exuberant, capricious man, who takes him for a drive through the Roman and Tuscany countries in the summer. When their journey starts to blend into their daily lives though, the pair’s newfound friendship is tested.
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IL SORPASSO - U.S. Re-release TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-03-19
Top Cast
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Vittorio Gassman
Bruno Cortona
Jean-Louis Trintignant
Roberto Mariani
Catherine Spaak
Lilli Cortona
Claudio Gora
Danilo Borelli 'Bibi'
Luciana Angiolillo
Gianna Cortona
Linda Sini
Zia Lidia
Franca Polesello
Moglie del commendatore
Bruna Simionato
Zia Enrica
Lilly Darelli
Bikini girl with leg cast
Mila Stanić
Clara, la ragazza alla stazione
Nando Angelini
Amedeo
Edda Ferronao
La ragazza della valigia smarrita a Civitavecchia
Luigi Zerbinati
Il Commendatore
John Francis Lane
Alfredo - avvocato cugino di Roberto
Annette Stroyberg
Turista tedesca
Jacques Stany
Automobilista toscano che picchia Bruno
Paola Gassman
Girl on the beach (uncredited)
Aldo Gianni
Young man on the rocks at the end (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Telluride Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 14, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 29, 2014
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.9M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dino Risi
- Screenplay & Story
- Ettore Scola, Ruggero Maccari, Dino Risi
- Original Score
- Riz Ortolani
- Original Title
- Il sorpasso
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- German, Italian, Latin
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.9M
- Production Studios
- Fair Film, Incei Film, Sancro Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dino Risi
Ettore Scola, Ruggero Maccari, Dino Risi
Riz Ortolani
Alfio Contini
Maurizio Lucidi
Mario Cecchi Gori
Department Leadership Roster
Dino Risi
Director
Riz Ortolani
Original Music Composer
Ettore Scola
Screenplay
Ruggero Maccari
Screenplay
Dino Risi
Screenplay
Alfio Contini
Director of Photography
Maurizio Lucidi
Editor
Mario Cecchi Gori
Producer
Ugo Pericoli
Costume Design
Ugo Pericoli
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Il Sorpasso.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Il Sorpasso
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Il Sorpasso about?
Roberto, a shy law student in Rome, meets Bruno, a forty-year-old exuberant, capricious man, who takes him for a drive through the Roman and Tuscany countries in the summer. When their journey starts to blend into their daily lives though, the pair’s newfound friendship is tested.
Who directed Il Sorpasso?
Il Sorpasso was directed by Dino Risi.
Who stars in Il Sorpasso?
The principal cast of Il Sorpasso includes Vittorio Gassman, Jean-Louis Trintignant, Catherine Spaak, Claudio Gora, Luciana Angiolillo.
When was Il Sorpasso released and how long is it?
Il Sorpasso was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
How much did Il Sorpasso make at the box office?
Il Sorpasso grossed $1.9M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Il Sorpasso?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Il Sorpasso was composed by Riz Ortolani.