The Moralist
Il moralista
Synopsis
The newly appointed head of a censorship board uses his uncompromising stance against everything "immoral" – from nudity in movies to nightclubs – to hide a rather unseemly double life.
Top Cast
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Alberto Sordi
Agostino
Vittorio De Sica
O.I.M.P. President
Maria Perschy
Monique
Franco Fabrizi
Giovanni
Christiane Nielsen
Marga
Mara Berni
Vera Serni
Carl Wery
Krüger
Franca Valeri
Virginia
Piera Arico
Giovanni's wife
Vincenzo Talarico
O.I.M.P. Employee
Gina Mattarolo
Eleonora
Ciccio Barbi
Police Chief at Caracas'
Anna Filippini
Lydia Simoneschi
Vera's mother
Renzo Cesena
Police Chief
Mimo Billi
Advertiser #1
Leopoldo Trieste
Advertiser #2
Nando Angelini
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Giorgio Bianchi
- Screenplay & Story
- Luciana Corda, Rodolfo Sonego, Oreste Biancoli, Ettore Maria Margadonna, Vincenzo Talarico
- Original Score
- Carlo Savina
- Original Title
- Il moralista
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Avers Films, Napoleon Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Giorgio Bianchi
Luciana Corda, Rodolfo Sonego, Oreste Biancoli, Ettore Maria Margadonna, Vincenzo Talarico
Carlo Savina
Alvaro Mancori
Adriana Novelli
Nino Crisman
Department Leadership Roster
Giorgio Bianchi
Director
Carlo Savina
Original Music Composer
Luciana Corda
Screenplay
Rodolfo Sonego
Screenplay
Oreste Biancoli
Screenplay
Ettore Maria Margadonna
Screenplay
Vincenzo Talarico
Screenplay
Alvaro Mancori
Director of Photography
Adriana Novelli
Editor
Piero Filippone
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Moralist
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Moralist about?
The newly appointed head of a censorship board uses his uncompromising stance against everything "immoral" – from nudity in movies to nightclubs – to hide a rather unseemly double life.
Who directed The Moralist?
The Moralist was directed by Giorgio Bianchi.
Who stars in The Moralist?
The principal cast of The Moralist includes Alberto Sordi, Vittorio De Sica, Maria Perschy, Franco Fabrizi, Christiane Nielsen.
When was The Moralist released and how long is it?
The Moralist was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for The Moralist?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Moralist was composed by Carlo Savina.