The Cricket
La cicala
Synopsis
An impressionable young woman's relationship with an aging prostitute leads to a job as a maid at a brothel.
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Virna Lisi
Wilma Malinverni
Anthony Franciosa
Annibale Meneghetti, detto Ulisse
Renato Salvatori
Carburo
Clio Goldsmith
Cicala
Barbara De Rossi
Saveria, la figlia di Wilma
Antonio Cantafora
Alberto 'Cipria' Antonelli
Aristide Caporale
Bretella
Antonello Fassari
Caporale
Riccardo Garrone
Ermete
Mario Maranzana
Bertazzoni
Imelde Marani
Egle
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alberto Lattuada
- Screenplay & Story
- Franco Ferrini, Alberto Lattuada, Natale Prinetto, Marina Daunia
- Original Score
- Fred Bongusto
- Original Title
- La cicala
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- NIR, Produzione Intercontinentale Cinematografica (PIC)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alberto Lattuada
Franco Ferrini, Alberto Lattuada, Natale Prinetto, Marina Daunia
Fred Bongusto
Danilo Desideri
Sergio Montanari
Bianca Lattuada, Ibrahim Moussa, Manolo Bolognini
Department Leadership Roster
Alberto Lattuada
Director
Franco Ferrini
Writer
Alberto Lattuada
Writer
Danilo Desideri
Director of Photography
Fred Bongusto
Original Music Composer
Sergio Montanari
Editor
Gaia Romanini
Costume Design
Ibrahim Moussa
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Cricket
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Cricket about?
An impressionable young woman's relationship with an aging prostitute leads to a job as a maid at a brothel.
Who directed The Cricket?
The Cricket was directed by Alberto Lattuada.
Who stars in The Cricket?
The principal cast of The Cricket includes Virna Lisi, Anthony Franciosa, Renato Salvatori, Clio Goldsmith, Barbara De Rossi.
When was The Cricket released and how long is it?
The Cricket was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for The Cricket?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Cricket was composed by Fred Bongusto.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Cricket?
The Cricket holds official age classifications: GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.).