Banzai (1997): Cast
Banzai is a 1997 comedy directed by Carlo Vanzina, starring Paolo Villaggio as Sergio Colombo, Roberto Della Casa and Antonio Ballerio. It runs 1 hour 23 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 23m (83 min)
- Director
- Carlo Vanzina
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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Italian - Studio
- Italian International Film
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Banzai About?
The premise of Banzai without spoilers.
Sergio Colombo, an insurance agent reeling from a recent divorce, feels scattered and eager for a break. He arranges a vacation with his stunning girlfriend, but a sudden order forces him to fly to Canada to seal a crucial contract. In a comedic mix‑up at the airport, he boards a flight heading the opposite way, ending up in Bangkok instead.
Banzai Themes & Keywords
· 5 tags- business
- wrong
- man
- russian roulette
- sequel
Banzai Cast & Characters
Paolo Villaggio leads the cast as Sergio Colombo, with Roberto Della Casa as collega di Sergio and Antonio Ballerio as direttore capo di Sergio. Directed by Carlo Vanzina; 14 actors are credited in all.
- Director Carlo Vanzina
- Paolo Villaggio as Sergio Colombo
- Roberto Della Casa as collega di Sergio
- Antonio Ballerio as direttore capo di Sergio
- Francesca Ventura as Paola, segretaria di Sergio
Also Starring in Banzai
· 10 more- Laura Migliacci Betta Colombo
- Hal Yamanouchi poliziotto giapponese
- Stefano Antonucci passeggero dell'aereo
- Francesca Romana Coluzzi Ilaria
- Sergio Tardioli ignaro scambiatore del biglietto
- Francesco De Rosa Pasquale Cuccurullo
- Taiyo Yamanouchi poliziotto giapponese
- John Armstead Mr. Parker
- Mirella Falco signora vittima degli incidenti
- Domenico Bua sfidante roulette russa
More from Carlo Vanzina
More films directed by Carlo Vanzina: Non si ruba a casa dei ladri, Miami Beach, Torno indietro e cambio vita and A Fairy Tale Wedding.
Cars in Banzai
28 cars on screen, including the Custom Made Tuk Tuk and the 1995 Fiat Punto.
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Custom Made Tuk Tuk Important role -
1995 Fiat Punto Important role -
Cushman unknown Minor role -
1975 Ford Cortina 2000E MkIII Minor role
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Banzai FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Banzai, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Banzai?
Banzai runs 1 hour 23 minutes (83 minutes).
When was Banzai released?
Banzai was released on September 25, 1997.
Who directed Banzai?
Banzai was directed by Carlo Vanzina.
More films by Carlo Vanzina Who is in the cast of Banzai?
Banzai stars Paolo Villaggio as Sergio Colombo, Roberto Della Casa as collega di Sergio and Antonio Ballerio as direttore capo di Sergio, among 14 credited actors.
Does Banzai have a post-credit scene?
No. Banzai has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Banzai in?
The original language of Banzai is Italian.
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