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Il piccolo diavolo

Il piccolo diavolo

1988Movie⏱️ 1h 41m
ComedyFantasyRomance
6.9
IMDB Rating
4,411 votes

During an exorcism, father Maurice meets a little devil named Giuditta, who refuses to return to hell and decides to discover the world.

Director
Roberto Benigni
Writers
Roberto Benigni, Giuseppe Bertolucci, Vincenzo Cerami
Stars
Roberto Benigni, Walter Matthau, Stefania Sandrelli
Release Date
October 20, 1988
Language
Italian
Country
Italy
🏆 2
Wins
🎯 6
Nominations
💬 12
Reviews
📋 4.9K
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🎭 Top Cast

Roberto Benigni
Roberto Benigni
as Giuditta
Walter Matthau
Walter Matthau
as Padre Maurizio
Stefania Sandrelli
Stefania Sandrelli
as Patrizia
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Giacomo Piperno
as Passeggero sul treno
Franco Fabrizi
Franco Fabrizi
as Monsignore
Nicoletta Braschi
Nicoletta Braschi
as Nina
👤
Paolo Baroni
as Saverio
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Annabella Schiavone
as Signora indemoniata
John Karlsen
John Karlsen
as Padre confessore
John Lurie
John Lurie
as Cusatelli

🎬 Technical Specs

Aspect Ratio
1.66 : 1
Sound
Mono
Color
Color
Filming Location
Chiesa di San Zeno, Pisa, Tuscany, Italy
Production
Yarno Cinematografica, Cecchi Gori Group Tiger Cinematografica, Reteitalia

🏷️ Keywords

priestitalyexorcismdevil in titlehiding behind a closet

🎯 Categories

ItalianBody Swap ComedySupernatural FantasyComedyFantasyRomance

⭐ Featured Review

Devilish love
by ricardojorgeramalho2022-12-24
7/10

"After partnering with Massimo Troisi in "Nothing left to do but cry", this time Benigni sought out the veteran Walter Matthau to play opposite in this "Little devil", who is, of course, himself, in almost all of his films but here literally. A Benigni devil on the loose, after being exorcised by Father Matthau. An assumption that serves wonderfully for the comedian, director and co-writer to give vent to his madness, first in the convent and then through the streets of beautiful Taormina. The script has imbalances and inconsistencies, but what matters is the fun, which is..."

💡 Did You Know?

With 17 billion lire, it was the largest grossing film of the 1988-89 film season in Italy

📖 Synopsis

During an exorcism, father Maurice meets a little devil named Giuditta, who refuses to return to hell and decides to discover the world.