It Started in Naples
“You'll want to be there when the fun starts!”
Synopsis
Mike Hamilton, a Philadelphia lawyer, comes to Naples to settle the estate of his long estranged "black sheep" brother. Once there, he discovers that the deceased has left an 8 year old boy who is being raised by Michael's sister-in-law Lucia Curcio. To complicate matters, Lucia happens to be a sexy nightclub performer.
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It Started In Naples - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-06-13
Top Cast
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Clark Gable
Michael Hamilton
Sophia Loren
Lucia Curcio
Vittorio De Sica
Mario Vitale
Marietto Angeletti
Nando Hamilton
Paolo Carlini
Renzo
Giovanni Filidoro
Gennariello
Claudio Ermelli
Luigi
Bob Cunningham
Don McGuire - Train Passenger
Marco Tulli
Carlo Rizzo
Yvonne Monlaur
Liana Del Balzo
Mimmo Poli
Man in Bar
Anne Caprile
Lucia Curcio (French voice)
Giuliana Farnese
Cafè Client (uncredited)
Freddy Logart
Cafè Client (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 7, 1960
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 13, 2005
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.3M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Melville Shavelson
- Screenplay & Story
- Suso Cecchi d'Amico, Melville Shavelson, Jack Rose
- Original Score
- Alessandro Cicognini, Carlo Savina
- Original Title
- It Started in Naples
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.3M
- Production Studios
- Capri Productions, Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Melville Shavelson
Suso Cecchi d'Amico, Melville Shavelson, Jack Rose
Alessandro Cicognini, Carlo Savina
Robert Surtees
Frank Bracht
Jack Rose
Department Leadership Roster
Suso Cecchi d'Amico
Screenplay
Melville Shavelson
Screenplay
Melville Shavelson
Director
Jack Rose
Screenplay
Frank Bracht
Editor
Orietta Nasalli Rocca
Costume Design
Alessandro Cicognini
Original Music Composer
Carlo Savina
Original Music Composer
Jack Rose
Producer
Robert Surtees
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About It Started in Naples
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What is It Started in Naples about?
Mike Hamilton, a Philadelphia lawyer, comes to Naples to settle the estate of his long estranged "black sheep" brother. Once there, he discovers that the deceased has left an 8 year old boy who is being raised by Michael's sister-in-law Lucia Curcio. To complicate matters, Lucia happens to be a sexy nightclub performer.
Who directed It Started in Naples?
It Started in Naples was directed by Melville Shavelson.
Who stars in It Started in Naples?
The principal cast of It Started in Naples includes Clark Gable, Sophia Loren, Vittorio De Sica, Marietto Angeletti, Paolo Carlini.
When was It Started in Naples released and how long is it?
It Started in Naples was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
How much did It Started in Naples make at the box office?
It Started in Naples grossed $2.3M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for It Started in Naples?
The original motion picture soundtrack for It Started in Naples was composed by Alessandro Cicognini, Carlo Savina.
What is the age rating and content advisory for It Started in Naples?
It Started in Naples holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).