Laugh for Joy
1960 · Movie · 101 min. · Italy
On New Year's Eve, an insecure, struggling actress (Anna Magnani) has nothing to do. When a colleague invites her to a New Year's party, she jumps at the opportunity. Accidentally she runs into an old acting acquaintance (Toto), who is helping a professional pickpocket (Ben Gazzara) steal from people during the hustle-bustle of New Year's Eve festivities. During the course of the evening, they have numerous crazy, humorous adventures all over Rome at different parties, restaurants, and even the Trevi fountain. Magnani's character (Tortorella) falls for Gazzara's character (Lello) without knowing what he's up to, while Toto tries to placate them both. Written by Miriam Kramer
Direction Mario Monicelli
Cast Anna Magnani · Totò · Ben Gazzara · Fred Clark · Edy Vessel · Gina Rovere · Toni Ucci · Kurt Polter · Mac Ronay · Alberto de Amicis · Gianni Bonagura · Rik Van Nutter · Dori Dorika · Peppino De Martino · Marcella Rovena · Carlo Pisacane
Soundtrack Lelio Luttazzi
Screenplay Mario Monicelli · Suso Cecchi d'Amico · Agenore Incrocci · Furio Scarpelli · Alberto Moravia
Cinematography Leonida Barboni
Original title Risate di gioia
7.0
125 votes (FilmAffinity)
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