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Il Sorpasso (The Easy Life) (1962)

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Release Date: Jan 1, 1962 Wide

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Regarded by many as Dino Risi's finest film, The Easy Life (Il Sorpasso) casts Vittorio Gassman as Bruno, a jaded, aging roue, who introduces young Roberto Mariani Jean-Louis Trintignant to his hedonistic lifestyle.. Previously a man with a purpose in life, Roberto soon becomes as wanton and wastrelly as Bruno. The older man is proud of his handiwork--until tragedy strikes. Risi sagaciously sets his moral fable against the beauties of the Riviera; we may not approve of Bruno's lifestyle, but we

PG, 1 hr. 56 min.

Drama, Art House & International, Comedy

Directed By: Dino Risi

In Theaters: Jan 1, 1962 Wide

Cast

Vittorio Gassman
Bruno Cortona
Jean-Louis Trintignant
Roberto Mariani
Catherine Spaak
Lilly Cortona
Luciana Angiolillo
Bruno's Wife
Linda Sini
Aunt Lidia
Corrado Olmi
Alfredo
Claudio Gora
Bibi Lilly's Fiance
Franca Polesello
Nando Angelini
Edda Ferronao

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Hysterical satire with wonderful dialogue and two excellent performances, Trintignant is a quiet and absent minded youngster, and Gassman is his mischievous, older but less mature counterpart, they meet one morning, take a country ride and enjoy the best weekend of their lives. Dino Risi's masterpiece.

December 20, 2007

Pierluigi Puccini

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