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Il bidone (1955) | Criteria

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Il bidone

Italy • Italian • 1955 • 1h 53m

Director

Federico Fellini

Crime Drama Comedy

1 Commentary TrackView Connections 3.73/5·10.3K ratings·1.6K reviewson Letterboxd

Synopsis

Federico Fellini's IL BIDONE follows a trio of Italian swindlers who resort to petty schemes in order to con poor people out of their money.

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Commentary: Frank Burke

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Credits

Crew

DirectorFederico Fellini

WriterFederico Fellini, Ennio Flaiano, Tullio Pinelli

CinematographerOtello Martelli

ComposerNino Rota

EditorMario Serandrei, Giuseppe Vari

ProducerGoffredo Lombardo, Silvio Clementelli, Charles Delac, Mario Derecchi

Cast

Broderick Crawford

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Giulietta Masinaas Iris

Richard Basehartas Carlo

Franco Fabrizias Roberto

Sue Ellen Blakeas Susanna

Irene Cefaroas Marisa

Alberto De Amicisas Rinaldo

Lorella De Lucaas Patrizia, Augusto's Daughter

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Mario Passanteas Conman

Sara Simonias Stella's Sister

Xenia Valderias Luciana

Mara Werlenas Maggie

Maria Zanolias Stella Florina

Ettore Bevilacquaas Swindled Man

Gino Buzzancaas Saro (uncredited)