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Johnny Stecchino (Johnny Toothpick) (1991)

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Comedian Roberto Benigni wrote and directed this Italian farce, in which he stars as Dante, a bus driver who is the exact double of the infamous gangster Johnny Toothpick (Benigni again). After Dante meets Johnny's girlfriend Maria (Nicoletta Braschi), he travels to her Palermo villa, where it quickly becomes apparent that Maria is setting up Dante to take the fall for Johnny's illicit behavior. ~ Jason Ankeny, Rovi

R, 1 hr. 40 min.

Art House & International, Comedy

Directed By: Roberto Benigni

In Theaters: Jan 1, 1991 Wide

On DVD: Oct 13, 1993

New Line Cinema

Cast

Roberto Benigni
Dante/Johnny Stecchino
Nicoletta Braschi
Maria
Paolo Bonacelli
D'Agata
Franco Volpi
Minister
Sal Borgese
Iganzio
Gaetano Campisi
2nd Picciotto
Alessandro de Santis
Lillo
Guilio Donnini
Cardinal
Angel Conti Imperioli
1st Girl at the Party
Carlo Amedeo Mangiu
Barber
Daniela Mango
2nd Girl at the Party
Ivano Marescotti
Randazzo
Domenico Minutoli
Chief of Police
Giorgia O'Brien
Minister's Wife
Luciana Palombi
Mrs. Festa
Ignazio Pappalardo
Filippo Cozzamara
Loredana Romito
Gianna
Salvatore Scallia
Judge
Gaetano Sperandeo
1st Picciotto
Giorgio Trestini
Doorman
Giuseppe Viola
Spectator
Vito Zappala
Marshal
Turi Scalia

Critic Reviews for Johnny Stecchino (Johnny Toothpick)

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An enjoyably goofy ganster comedy.

December 31, 2004 Comment

Dan Lybarger

Nitrate Online

Below average Benigni. Somewhat cute, but Monster is far better.

July 14, 2003 Comment

Fred Topel

About.com

Amusing, but a far cry from fully utilizing Benigni's comic timing.

July 25, 2002 Comment

Chuck Rudolph

Matinee Magazine

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A comedic gem from the (almost) always great Roberto Benigni.

March 20, 2007

Michael S

Super Reviewer

A brain-dead Italian comedy from the famous Roberto Benigni, I watched it as part of my Italian class. I thought Life is beautiful was all right, so I was interested to see what Benigni would be like in a more traditional comedy. Sure enough, Benigni remains a pretty fun and energetic performer, the problem is that

November 13, 2008