The Black Sheep
La pecora nera
Synopsis
The Honourable Mario Agosti, incorruptible politician, has a twin brother, Filippo, hedonist and swindler, the true black sheep of the family. Posing as the illustrious brother, Filippo comes into contact with the world of politics and finance, and is not slow to profit from the powerful characters whom he gets to know. Mario will have to serve the paradoxical consequences.
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Vittorio Gassman
Mario Agasti / Filippo Agasti
Lisa Gastoni
Alma - moglie di Mario
Adrienne La Russa
Kitty
Giampiero Albertini
Santarini
Ennio Balbo
Suocero di Agasti
Umberto D'Orsi
Roberto Franceschini 'Pampero'
Fiorenzo Fiorentini
Bertieri
Marisa Fabbri
Wife of Mattia
Ettore Mattia
Minister Mattia
Lino Banfi
Journalist (uncredited)
Antonio Centa
commendator Mannocchi
James Riley
Felix Désiré Tombalassa, president of Zemia
Janine Hendy
Tombalassa's wife
Michel Bardinet
ufficiale tedesco
Eugene Walter
monsignor Faldella
Donatella Ceccarello
Tullio Altamura
Guido Spadea
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Luciano Salce
- Screenplay & Story
- Adriano Baracco, Ennio De Concini, Luciano Salce
- Original Score
- Luis Bacalov
- Original Title
- La pecora nera
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Fair Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Luciano Salce
Adriano Baracco, Ennio De Concini, Luciano Salce
Luis Bacalov
Aldo Tonti
Marcello Malvestito
Mario Cecchi Gori
Department Leadership Roster
Luciano Salce
Director
Aldo Tonti
Director of Photography
Mario Cecchi Gori
Producer
Luis Bacalov
Original Music Composer
Adriano Baracco
Screenplay
Luca Sabatelli
Costume Design
Marcello Malvestito
Editor
Ennio De Concini
Screenplay
Franco Bottari
Production Design
Luciano Salce
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Black Sheep
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What is The Black Sheep about?
The Honourable Mario Agosti, incorruptible politician, has a twin brother, Filippo, hedonist and swindler, the true black sheep of the family. Posing as the illustrious brother, Filippo comes into contact with the world of politics and finance, and is not slow to profit from the powerful characters whom he gets to know. Mario will have to serve the paradoxical consequences.
Who directed The Black Sheep?
The Black Sheep was directed by Luciano Salce.
Who stars in The Black Sheep?
The principal cast of The Black Sheep includes Vittorio Gassman, Lisa Gastoni, Adrienne La Russa, Giampiero Albertini, Ennio Balbo.
When was The Black Sheep released and how long is it?
The Black Sheep was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for The Black Sheep?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Black Sheep was composed by Luis Bacalov.