Bye Bye Monkey
Ciao maschio
Synopsis
In metahistorical New York city electrotechnician Lafayette deals with a megalomaniac director of a wax museum of ancient Rome, an italian lonely anarchist, a group of feminist actresses - including Angelica who falls in love with him - and a small adopted chimpanzee.
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"Bye Bye Monkey" (1978 - Marco Ferreri)
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-12-18
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Gérard Depardieu
Gérard Lafayette
Marcello Mastroianni
Luigi Nocello
James Coco
Andreas Flaxman
Abigail Clayton
Angelica
Geraldine Fitzgerald
Mrs. Toland
Stefania Casini
Feminist Actress
Francesca De Sapio
Mimsy Farmer
Feminist Actress
Avon Long
Miko
Nathalie Bernart
Sandra Monteleoni
Enrico Blasi
Selma Dell'Olio
Luciano Pallocchia
Achille Antonaglia
William Berger
Paul Jefferson
Rosa Maria Calogero
(as Rosamaria Calogero)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marco Ferreri
- Screenplay & Story
- Gérard Brach, Marco Ferreri, Rafael Azcona
- Original Score
- Philippe Sarde
- Original Title
- Ciao maschio
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Studios
- Prospectacle, Action Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marco Ferreri
Gérard Brach, Marco Ferreri, Rafael Azcona
Philippe Sarde
Luciano Tovoli
Ruggero Mastroianni
Maurice Bernart, Jacqueline Ferreri, Yves Gasser, Giorgio Nocella, Yves Peyrot
Department Leadership Roster
Marco Ferreri
Director
Gérard Brach
Writer
Marco Ferreri
Writer
Maurice Bernart
Producer
Luciano Tovoli
Director of Photography
Dante Ferretti
Production Design
Ruggero Mastroianni
Editor
Yves Gasser
Producer
Philippe Sarde
Original Music Composer
Giorgio Nocella
Producer
Yves Peyrot
Producer
Rafael Azcona
Writer
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FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bye Bye Monkey
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What is Bye Bye Monkey about?
In metahistorical New York city electrotechnician Lafayette deals with a megalomaniac director of a wax museum of ancient Rome, an italian lonely anarchist, a group of feminist actresses - including Angelica who falls in love with him - and a small adopted chimpanzee.
Who directed Bye Bye Monkey?
Bye Bye Monkey was directed by Marco Ferreri.
Who stars in Bye Bye Monkey?
The principal cast of Bye Bye Monkey includes Gérard Depardieu, Marcello Mastroianni, James Coco, Abigail Clayton, Geraldine Fitzgerald.
When was Bye Bye Monkey released and how long is it?
Bye Bye Monkey was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
Who composed the musical score for Bye Bye Monkey?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bye Bye Monkey was composed by Philippe Sarde.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bye Bye Monkey?
Bye Bye Monkey holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.).