Direction: Dino Risi
The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by Dino Risi. Explore exceptional titles that showcase a unique filmmaking vision.
Titles found: 62
Il sorpasso (The Easy Life)
1962 · Movie · 105 min. · Italy
Direction Dino Risi
Cast Vittorio Gassman · Jean-Louis Trintignant · Catherine Spaak · Claudio Gora
Synopsis Il sorpasso (The Easy Life) (1962) kicks off on a sunny summer day in Rome, where Roberto (Jean-Louis Trintignant), a reserved young intellectual, crosses paths with Bruno (Vittorio Gassman), a charismatic middle-aged man cruising in a sleek convertible. Their fortuitous...
7.7
3K votes
7.7
3K votes
A Difficult Life
1961 · Movie · 118 min. · Italy
Direction Dino Risi
Cast Alberto Sordi · Lea Massari · Franco Fabrizi · Lina Volonghi
Synopsis A Difficult Life (1961) portrays the struggles of a segment of Italians who find it challenging to reintegrate into civilian life after spending an extended period serving in the military during World War II. The narrative delves into the hardships...
7.5
543 votes
7.5
543 votes
Sweet Smell of Woman
1974 · Movie · 103 min. · Italy
Direction Dino Risi
Cast Vittorio Gassman · Agostina Belli · Alessandro Momo · Moira Orfei
Synopsis Sweet Smell of Woman (1974) follows the journey of an army cadet who is tasked with escorting a gruff, blind captain named Fausto on a week-long adventure from Turin to Naples. Fausto, a man who refuses sympathy and tolerates no...
7.2
2K votes
7.2
2K votes
Direction Dino Risi · Franco Rossi · Luigi Filippo D'Amico
Cast Nino Manfredi · Ugo Tognazzi · Alberto Sordi · Umberto D'Orsi
7.2
226 votes
7.2
226 votes
March on Rome
1962 · Movie · 90 min. · Italy
Direction Dino Risi
Cast Vittorio Gassman · Ugo Tognazzi · Roger Hanin · Mario Brega
Synopsis March on Rome (1962) presents a comedic take on the historic March on Rome by Benito Mussolini's black shirts, as seen through the eyes of two inexperienced and gullible new recruits. The film's central theme revolves around the progressive betrayal...
7.2
231 votes
7.2
231 votes
Love in Rome
1960 · Movie · 103 min. · Italy
Direction Dino Risi
Cast Mylène Demongeot · Elsa Martinelli · Peter Baldwin · Claudio Gora
7.0
86 votes
7.0
86 votes
15 from Rome
1963 · Movie · 115 min. · Italy
Direction Dino Risi
Cast Vittorio Gassman · Ugo Tognazzi · Lando Buzzanca · Marino Masé
Synopsis 15 from Rome (1963) presents a comedic take on the cultural phenomena and societal norms of the 1960s, cleverly dissected through a series of 20 humorous vignettes. Each episode offers a satirical commentary on the era's trends, values, and popular...
7.0
614 votes
7.0
614 votes
In the Name of the Italian People
1971 · Movie · 103 min. · Italy
Direction Dino Risi
Cast Ugo Tognazzi · Vittorio Gassman · Justine Gall · Yvonne Furneaux
Synopsis In the Name of the Italian People (1971) follows the journey of a low-profile Italian magistrate who harbors suspicions that a prominent industrialist is responsible for a murder. Driven by a sense of duty, the magistrate embarks on a relentless...
6.9
318 votes
6.9
318 votes
The Success
1963 · Movie · 92 min. · Italy
Direction Mauro Morassi · Dino Risi
Cast Vittorio Gassman · Anouk Aimée · Jean-Louis Trintignant · Cristina Gaioni
6.7
159 votes
6.7
159 votes
The New Monsters
1977 · Movie · 115 min. · Italy
Direction Mario Monicelli · Dino Risi · Ettore Scola
Cast Vittorio Gassman · Ornella Muti · Alberto Sordi · Ugo Tognazzi
Synopsis The New Monsters (1977) presents a collection of vignettes that offer a glimpse into the lives and culture of Italy and its inhabitants. One tale centers around an Italian gentleman who, in a Good Samaritan act, aids an injured stranger....
6.7
599 votes
6.7
599 votes
Love and Larceny
1960 · Movie · 94 min. · Italy
Direction Dino Risi
Cast Vittorio Gassman · Peppino De Filippo · Anna-Maria Ferrero · Dorian Gray
6.6
271 votes
6.6
271 votes
Love in the City
1953 · Movie · 105 min. · Italy
Direction Michelangelo Antonioni · Federico Fellini · Alberto Lattuada · Carlo Lizzani
Cast Rita Josa · Rosanna Carta · Enrico Pelliccia · Donatella Marrosu
Synopsis Love in the City (1953) presents a bold and innovative cinematic journey, crafted without hesitation or restraint. This groundbreaking film delves into the complexities of urban romance, exploring the intricacies of love and relationships in a modern metropolis. With its...
6.5
230 votes
6.5
230 votes
Direction Dino Risi
Cast Catherine Deneuve · Vittorio Gassman · Danilo Mattei · Anicée Alvina
Synopsis Lost Soul (1977) unfolds in an eerie old mansion where peculiar incidents persistently occur, hinting at an enigmatic presence lurking in the attic. The atmosphere grows increasingly tense as the characters delve deeper into the mysteries hidden within the mansion's...
6.5
318 votes
6.5
318 votes
The Widower
1959 · Movie · 86 min. · Italy
Direction Dino Risi
Cast Alberto Sordi · Franca Valeri · Livio Lorenzon · Nando Bruno
6.5
215 votes
6.5
215 votes
Oh! Sabella
1957 · Movie · 85 min. · Italy
Direction Dino Risi
Cast Peppino De Filippo · Sylva Koscina · Renato Salvatori · Paolo Stoppa
Synopsis Oh! Sabella (1957) follows the story of Raffaele, a young man living in Naples who is called back to his hometown to bid farewell to his supposedly ailing grandmother, Sabella. Upon his return, he discovers that Sabella is not actually...
6.5
109 votes
6.5
109 votes
Scandal in Sorrento
1955 · Movie · 93 min. · Italy
Direction Dino Risi
Cast Vittorio De Sica · Sophia Loren · Lea Padovani · Antonio Cifariello
Synopsis Scandal in Sorrento (1955) follows the story of Marshall Antonio Carotenuto, who returns to his hometown of Sorrento to manage the local fire department. However, his plans are disrupted when he finds that Sofia, a charming fishmonger, has taken up...
6.3
493 votes
6.3
493 votes
Ghost of Love
1981 · Movie · 96 min. · Italy
Direction Dino Risi
Cast Romy Schneider · Marcello Mastroianni · Eva Maria Meineke · Wolfgang Preiss
Synopsis Ghost of Love (1981) follows a man who, after observing the violent killing of an elderly woman, crosses paths with an enigmatic woman. This mysterious individual asserts that she is an old flame of his, a lover who supposedly passed...
6.3
202 votes
6.3
202 votes
The Thursday
1964 · Movie · 105 min. · Italy
Direction Dino Risi
Cast Walter Chiari · Roberto Ciccolini · Michèle Mercier · Umberto D'Orsi
6.3
21 votes
6.3
21 votes
A Girl in Bikini
1957 · Movie · 101 min. · Italy
Direction Dino Risi
Cast Marisa Allasio · Maurizio Arena · Renato Salvatori · Memmo Carotenuto
6.3
93 votes
6.3
93 votes
Il viale della speranza
1953 · Movie · 100 min. · Italy
Direction Dino Risi
Cast Liliana Bonfatti · Cosetta Greco · Piera Simoni · Marcello Mastroianni
6.2
25 votes
6.2
25 votes