The Overcoat (1952)
Based on the Nikolai Gogol story but set in 1950s Italy, "The Overcoat" is the story of a poor city hall clerk whose only desire is to buy a new overcoat.
Director: Alberto Lattuada
Genre: Fantasy, Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 103 min
Release Date: October 3, 1952
Cast
- Renato Rascel - Carmine De Carmine
- Yvonne Sanson - Caterina
- Giulio Stival - The Mayor
- Giulio Calì - The Tailor
- Ettore Mattia - Secretary General
- Olinto Cristina - Professor Filini
- Anna Carena - Landlady
- Sandro Somarè - Vittoria's Boyfriend
- Luigi Moneta - Old Marshal Bandini
- Silvio Bagolini - The Street Vendor
Screenplay
- Enzo Curreli (Screenplay)
- Luigi Malerba (Screenplay)
- Cesare Zavattini (Screenplay)
- Leonardo Sinisgalli (Screenplay)
- Giordano Corsi (Screenplay)
Music: Felice Lattuada
Cinematography: Mario Montuori
Editing: Eraldo Da Roma
Production: Faro Film, Titanus
Country: Italy
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
More Films by Director: Alberto Lattuada
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Overcoat about?
- Based on the Nikolai Gogol story but set in 1950s Italy, "The Overcoat" is the story of a poor city hall clerk whose only desire is to buy a new overcoat.
- Who directed The Overcoat?
- The Overcoat was directed by Alberto Lattuada.
- Who stars in The Overcoat?
- The Overcoat stars Renato Rascel, Yvonne Sanson, Giulio Stival, Giulio Calì, Ettore Mattia, Olinto Cristina.
- How long is The Overcoat?
- The Overcoat has a runtime of 1h 43m (103 minutes).
- What genre is The Overcoat?
- The Overcoat is a Fantasy, Comedy, Drama film.
- Where was The Overcoat produced?
- The Overcoat was produced in Italy.