The Marquis of Grillo

The Marquis of Grillo

1981 · 139 min · IT · 7.8 (506 votes)
Dir. Mario Monicelli · Starring Alberto Sordi, Paolo Stoppa, Caroline Berg, Riccardo Billi, Flavio Bucci, Camillo Milli · Music Nicola Piovani
Comedy

In 18th-century Rome, impish aristocrat Onofrio del Grillo amuses himself by playing pranks on all sorts of people — his reactionary family and fellow nobles, the poors, the French occupiers trying to modernize society, and even the Pope himself.

VIBE

A delightful romp filled with clever wordplay and charming antics. It's a feel-good affair that celebrates wit and lighthearted deception, perfect for a relaxed viewing.

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