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Johnny Stecchino (1991)

"Sometimes a banana is just a banana!"

7.319911h 55mIT
Comedy

Directed by Roberto Benigni

Rating

7.3/10

Runtime

1h 55m

Language

IT

Release

October 24, 1991

Director

Roberto Benigni

Official Trailer

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Overview

Good hearted but not very wordly-wise, Dante is happy driving the school bus for a group of mentally handicapped children, while feeling he is somehow missing out on life and love. So he is very excited when after nearly being knocked down by her car he meets Maria, who seems immediately enamoured o...

Cast

Roberto Benigni

Roberto Benigni

Dante Ceccarini / Johnny Stecchino

Nicoletta Braschi

Nicoletta Braschi

Maria

Paolo Bonacelli

Paolo Bonacelli

D'Agata

Franco Volpi

Franco Volpi

Ministro

Ivano Marescotti

Ivano Marescotti

Dr. Randazzo

Turi Scalia

Turi Scalia

Giudice

Loredana Romito

Loredana Romito

Gianna

Alessandro De Santis

Alessandro De Santis

Lillo

Sal Borgese

Sal Borgese

Ignazio

Gaetano Campisi

Gaetano Campisi

Picciotto in auto

Giulio Donnini

Giulio Donnini

Cardinale

Domenico Minutoli

Domenico Minutoli

Questore di Palermo

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Johnny Stecchino (1991), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Good hearted but not very wordly-wise, Dante is happy driving the school bus for a group of mentally handicapped children, while feeling he is somehow missing out on life and love. So he is very excited when after nearly being knocked down by her car he meets Maria, who seems immediately enamoured of him. He is soon invited to her sumptuous Palermo villa, little suspecting that this is part of a plot. He bears an amazing likeness to Maria's stool-pigeon gangster husband and it would be convenient for them if the mobster, in the shape of Dante, was seen to be dead and buried.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Johnny Stecchino. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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