Don't Sting the Mosquito (1967)
Rita, a vivacious co-ed flees her boarding school with her music teacher, who is also engaged to her. She wants to take part in a singing contest but her father who is dead against it has her kidnapped. He finally gives in when his wife threatens to sing in the contest herself.
Director: Lina Wertmüller
Genre: Comedy, Music
Runtime: 124 min
Release Date: March 24, 1967
Cast
- Rita Pavone - Rita Santangelo
- Giancarlo Giannini - Paolo Randi
- Giulietta Masina - Maria Cristina, mother of Rita
- Teddy Reno - Self
- Romolo Valli - Bartolomeo Santangelo, father of Rita
- Raffaele Pisu - Sergeant
- Caterina Boratto - Marchioness Filangeri
- Mita Medici - Vanessa
- Mirella Pamphili - Housekeeper
- Giusi Raspani Dandolo - Director
Screenplay
Music: Bruno Canfora
Cinematography: Ennio Guarnieri
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
Keywords
woman director
More Films by Director: Lina Wertmüller
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Don't Sting the Mosquito about?
- Rita, a vivacious co-ed flees her boarding school with her music teacher, who is also engaged to her. She wants to take part in a singing contest but her father who is dead against it has her kidnapped. He finally gives in when his wife threatens to sing in the contest herself.
- Who directed Don't Sting the Mosquito?
- Don't Sting the Mosquito was directed by Lina Wertmüller.
- Who stars in Don't Sting the Mosquito?
- Don't Sting the Mosquito stars Rita Pavone, Giancarlo Giannini, Giulietta Masina, Teddy Reno, Romolo Valli, Raffaele Pisu.
- How long is Don't Sting the Mosquito?
- Don't Sting the Mosquito has a runtime of 2h 4m (124 minutes).
- What genre is Don't Sting the Mosquito?
- Don't Sting the Mosquito is a Comedy, Music film.