Girl with a Suitcase (1961): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Girl with a Suitcase is a 1961 romantic drama directed by Valerio Zurlini, starring Claudia Cardinale as Aida Zepponi, Gian Maria Volonté and Corrado Pani. It runs 2 hours 1 minute and earned $5,236 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 1m (121 min)
- Director
- Valerio Zurlini
- Original language
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Italian - Studio
- Titanus
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Girl with a Suitcase About?
The premise of Girl with a Suitcase without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Sixteen‑year‑old Lorenzo, scion of a prosperous Parma family, feels compelled to atone for his older brother’s mistreatment of Aida, a struggling showgirl. As he repeatedly offers her kindness and defends her against further abuse, he experiences the turbulence of growing up. Yet he wonders whether his actions can truly change Aida’s circumstances or improve her future prospects.
Girl with a Suitcase Cast & Characters
Claudia Cardinale leads the cast as Aida Zepponi, with Gian Maria Volonté as Piero Benotti and Corrado Pani as Marcello Fainardi. Directed by Valerio Zurlini; 14 actors are credited in all.
- Director Valerio Zurlini
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Claudia Cardinale as Aida Zepponi -
Gian Maria Volonté as Piero Benotti - Corrado Pani as Marcello Fainardi
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Jacques Perrin as Lorenzo Fainardi
Also Starring in Girl with a Suitcase
· 10 more- Riccardo Garrone Romolo
- Renato Baldini Francia
- Enzo Garinei Pino
- Romolo Valli Don Pietro Introna
- Ciccio Barbi Crosia
- Luciana Angiolillo Aunt of Lorenzo
- Nadia Bianchi Nuccia
- Edda Soligo Teacher
- Elsa Albani Lucia
- Angela Portaluri
More from Valerio Zurlini
More films directed by Valerio Zurlini: The Desert of the Tartars, Indian Summer, Black Jesus and The Camp Followers.
Girl with a Suitcase Plot Summary
What happens in Girl with a Suitcase from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Aida Zepponi, [Claudia Cardinale], leaves her boyfriend Piero Benotti, [Gian Maria Volontè], a musician, for Marcello Fainardi, [Corrado Pani], a wealthy young nobleman who promises a glittering future and then dumps her at a garage with her suitcase. When she tracks him to the family mansion, he sends his sixteen-year-old brother, Lorenzo Fainardi, [Jacques Perrin], out to get rid of her. Taking pity on the girl, he takes her with her suitcase to a pensione where she can spend the night.
Full summary
The whole story of Girl with a Suitcase, scene by scene
Girl with a Suitcase Box Office
Girl with a Suitcase grossed $5,236 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$5.2K
- International
- $5K
Girl with a Suitcase Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Girl with a Suitcase.
How Well Do You Know Girl with a Suitcase?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which actress plays the protagonist Aida Zepponi?
Girl with a Suitcase Also Known As
15 alternative titles, including “La Fille à la valise” and “La chica con la maleta”.
- Also known as
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- La Fille à la valise
- La chica con la maleta
- La muchacha de la valija
- 提箱丽人
- 天涯一美人
- A Rapariga da Mala
- Девушка с чемоданом
- Момичето с куфара
- Das Mädchen mit dem leichten Gepäck
- 手提箱女郎
- 가방을 든 여인
- Dziewczyna z walizką
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- A Moça com a Valise
- Flickan med kappsäcken
- Genç Aşıklar
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Girl with a Suitcase FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Girl with a Suitcase, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Girl with a Suitcase?
Girl with a Suitcase runs 2 hours 1 minute (121 minutes).
When was Girl with a Suitcase released?
Girl with a Suitcase was released on February 9, 1961.
Who directed Girl with a Suitcase?
Girl with a Suitcase was directed by Valerio Zurlini.
More films by Valerio Zurlini Who is in the cast of Girl with a Suitcase?
Girl with a Suitcase stars Claudia Cardinale as Aida Zepponi, Gian Maria Volonté as Piero Benotti and Corrado Pani as Marcello Fainardi, among 14 credited actors.
How much did Girl with a Suitcase make at the box office?
Girl with a Suitcase grossed $5,236 worldwide.
Does Girl with a Suitcase have a post-credit scene?
No. Girl with a Suitcase has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Girl with a Suitcase in?
The original language of Girl with a Suitcase is Italian.
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