The Swindle
Il bidone
“SOME PEOPLE DON’T GIVE A DAMN ABOUT YOUR DAUGHTERS' WELFARE!”
Synopsis
Aging small-time conman Augusto works with two younger men: Roberto, who desires to become the Italian Johnny Ray, and Carlo, nicknamed Picasso. Through a series of mishaps and personal entanglements, things go badly for Augusto.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Il Bidone (1955) ORIGINAL TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-06-28
Top Cast
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Broderick Crawford
Augusto
Giulietta Masina
Iris
Richard Basehart
Carlo
Franco Fabrizi
Roberto
Sue Ellen Blake
Susanna
Irene Cefaro
Marisa
Alberto De Amicis
Rinaldo
Lorella De Luca
Patrizia, Augusto's Daughter
Giacomo Gabrielli
Baron Vargas
Riccardo Garrone
Riccardo
Paul Grenter
Emilio Manfredi
Lucetta Muratori
Mario Passante
Conman
Sara Simoni
Stella's Sister
Xenia Valderi
Luciana
Mara Werlen
Maggie
Maria Zanoli
Stella Florina
Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 1, 1962
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 11, 2006
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Federico Fellini
- Screenplay & Story
- Ennio Flaiano, Federico Fellini, Tullio Pinelli
- Original Score
- Nino Rota
- Original Title
- Il bidone
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Studios
- Titanus, Société Générale de Cinématographie (S.G.C.)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Federico Fellini
Ennio Flaiano, Federico Fellini, Tullio Pinelli
Nino Rota
Otello Martelli
Mario Serandrei, Giuseppe Vari
Goffredo Lombardo, Silvio Clementelli, Charles Delac, Mario Derecchi
Department Leadership Roster
Federico Fellini
Director
Goffredo Lombardo
Producer
Dario Cecchi
Production Design
Dario Cecchi
Costume Design
Ennio Flaiano
Screenplay
Nino Rota
Original Music Composer
Federico Fellini
Screenplay
Tullio Pinelli
Screenplay
Mario Serandrei
Editor
Giuseppe Vari
Editor
Otello Martelli
Director of Photography
Silvio Clementelli
Producer
Charles Delac
Producer
Mario Derecchi
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Swindle
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Swindle about?
Aging small-time conman Augusto works with two younger men: Roberto, who desires to become the Italian Johnny Ray, and Carlo, nicknamed Picasso. Through a series of mishaps and personal entanglements, things go badly for Augusto.
Who directed The Swindle?
The Swindle was directed by Federico Fellini.
Who stars in The Swindle?
The principal cast of The Swindle includes Broderick Crawford, Giulietta Masina, Richard Basehart, Franco Fabrizi, Sue Ellen Blake.
When was The Swindle released and how long is it?
The Swindle was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
Who composed the musical score for The Swindle?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Swindle was composed by Nino Rota.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Swindle?
The Swindle holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).