The Swindle (1955)
SOME PEOPLE DON’T GIVE A DAMN ABOUT YOUR DAUGHTERS' WELFARE!
Aging small-time conman Augusto works with two younger men: Roberto, who desires to become the Italian Johnny Ray, and Carlo, nicknamed Picasso. Through a series of mishaps and personal entanglements, things go badly for Augusto.
Director: Federico Fellini
Genre: Drama, Crime
Runtime: 113 min
Release Date: October 7, 1955
Cast
- Broderick Crawford - Augusto
- Giulietta Masina - Iris
- Richard Basehart - Carlo
- Franco Fabrizi - Roberto
- Sue Ellen Blake - Susanna
- Irene Cefaro - Marisa
- Alberto De Amicis - Rinaldo
- Lorella De Luca - Patrizia, Augusto's Daughter
- Giacomo Gabrielli - Baron Vargas
- Riccardo Garrone - Riccardo
Screenplay
- Federico Fellini (Story)
- Federico Fellini (Screenplay)
- Ennio Flaiano (Story)
- Ennio Flaiano (Screenplay)
- Tullio Pinelli (Story)
Music: Nino Rota
Cinematography: Otello Martelli
Editing: Mario Serandrei, Giuseppe Vari
Production: Titanus, Société Générale de Cinématographie (S.G.C.)
Country: France, Italy
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
Keywords
con man, black and white
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Swindle about?
- Aging small-time conman Augusto works with two younger men: Roberto, who desires to become the Italian Johnny Ray, and Carlo, nicknamed Picasso. Through a series of mishaps and personal entanglements, things go badly for Augusto.
- Who directed The Swindle?
- The Swindle was directed by Federico Fellini.
- Who stars in The Swindle?
- The Swindle stars Broderick Crawford, Giulietta Masina, Richard Basehart, Franco Fabrizi, Sue Ellen Blake, Irene Cefaro.
- How long is The Swindle?
- The Swindle has a runtime of 1h 53m (113 minutes).
- What genre is The Swindle?
- The Swindle is a Drama, Crime film.
- Where was The Swindle produced?
- The Swindle was produced in France, Italy.