Why stars Alberto Sordi, Elga Andersen, Andrea Aureli, Nazzareno Natale, Michele Gammino, Lino Banfi.

Why has a runtime of 98 minutes.

Why (1971)

Name: Why
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Released: 1971-10-27T00:00:00.000Z
Duration: 98 min
Cast: Alberto Sordi, Elga Andersen, Andrea Aureli, Nazzareno Natale, Michele Gammino

Giuseppe Di Noi, an Italian surveyor living in Swiden, gets arrested at the border while going back to Italy with his family for a vacation. But can someone tell the man why?

Director: Nanni Loy

Genre: Drama, Comedy

Runtime: 98 min

Release Date: October 27, 1971

Cast

Alberto Sordi - Giuseppe Di Noi
Elga Andersen - Ingrid
Andrea Aureli - Guardia
Nazzareno Natale - Saverio Guardascione
Michele Gammino - Don Paolo
Lino Banfi - Direttore del carcere di Sagunto
Luca Sportelli - Agente del carcere di Sagunto
Tano Cimarosa - Agente del carcere di Sagunto
Silvio Spaccesi - Maresciallo carcere di Sagunto
Giovanni Pallavicino - Brigadiere Saporito del carcere di Sagunto

Screenplay

Sergio Amidei (Screenplay)
Emilio Sanna (Screenplay)
Rodolfo Sonego (Story)

Music: Carlo Rustichelli

Cinematography: Sergio D'Offizi

Editing: Franco Fraticelli

Production: Documento Film

Country: Italy

Language: Italiano

Original Language: it

Themes

Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Political Satire and Social Critique, Dark Comedy and Twisted Humor, Satirical Tales and Social Critique, Political Satire and Social Folly

Keywords

prison, bureaucracy, italian, innocence, satire, injustice, victimization

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Why about?: Giuseppe Di Noi, an Italian surveyor living in Swiden, gets arrested at the border while going back to Italy with his family for a vacation. But can someone tell the man why?
Who directed Why?: Why was directed by Nanni Loy.
Who stars in Why?: Why stars Alberto Sordi, Elga Andersen, Andrea Aureli, Nazzareno Natale, Michele Gammino, Lino Banfi.
How long is Why?: Why has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
What genre is Why?: Why is a Drama, Comedy film.
Where was Why produced?: Why was produced in Italy.
What are the themes of Why?: The themes of Why include: Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Political Satire and Social Critique, Dark Comedy and Twisted Humor, Satirical Tales and Social Critique, Political Satire and Social Folly.