Hypochondriac (1979): Cast & Plot
Hypochondriac is a 1979 comedy directed by Tonino Cervi, starring Alberto Sordi as Don Argante, Marina Vlady and Laura Lattuada. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 41m (101 min)
- Director
- Tonino Cervi
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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Italian - Studio
- Mars Film Produzione
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Hypochondriac About?
The premise of Hypochondriac without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Set in 1673, a Rome plagued by poverty and unrest provides a bleak backdrop for the story of affluent Mr. Argante. He is attended by two devoted servants, while his cunning wife watches his every move, waiting for the moment his death will secure her inheritance.
Hypochondriac Themes & Keywords
· 5 tags- wife
- wealth
- foreign language adaptation
- female nudity
- based on play
Hypochondriac Cast & Characters
Alberto Sordi leads the cast as Don Argante, with Marina Vlady as Lucrezia and Laura Lattuada as Luigina, la figlia di Lucrezia. Directed by Tonino Cervi; 19 actors are credited in all.
- Director Tonino Cervi
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Alberto Sordi as Don Argante -
Marina Vlady as Lucrezia - Laura Lattuada as Luigina, la figlia di Lucrezia
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Bernard Blier as Dr. Purgone
Also Starring in Hypochondriac
· 15 more- Laura Antonelli Tonietta
- Eros Pagni Il dottore
- Christian De Sica Claudio Anzalone
- Vittorio Caprioli Vincenzo
- Ettore Manni Amministratore
- Pietro Torrisi
- Carlo Bagno il dottor Anzalone
- Victoria Zinny Contadina
- Stefano Satta Flores Notaio
- Dino Emanuelli assistente dottor Purgone
- Giuliana De Sio Angelica
- Valerio Isidori
- David Pontremoli Claudio
- Franco Merli
- Mattia Pinoli
Hypochondriac Plot Summary
What happens in Hypochondriac 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
In Rome, a city where power and money blur the lines between affection and leverage, the rich and stingy landowner Argante, Alberto Sordi, guards his fortune as if it were a shield against every possible harm. He clings to the belief that his health is delicate and easily threatened, using this fear to tighten his control over everything around him. At the center of his grand scheme is a marriage contract involving his daughter Lucrezia, Marina Vlady, and a young doctor who steps into Argante’s world with the promise of medical expertise and social advancement.
Full summary
The whole story of Hypochondriac, scene by scene
Hypochondriac Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Le malade imaginaire” and “El enfermo imaginario”.
- Also known as
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- Le malade imaginaire
- El enfermo imaginario
- 虚构的患者
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Hypochondriac FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Hypochondriac, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Hypochondriac?
Hypochondriac runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).
When was Hypochondriac released?
Hypochondriac was released on December 20, 1979.
Who directed Hypochondriac?
Hypochondriac was directed by Tonino Cervi.
More films by Tonino Cervi Who is in the cast of Hypochondriac?
Hypochondriac stars Alberto Sordi as Don Argante, Marina Vlady as Lucrezia and Laura Lattuada as Luigina, la figlia di Lucrezia, among 19 credited actors.
Does Hypochondriac have a post-credit scene?
No. Hypochondriac has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Hypochondriac in?
The original language of Hypochondriac is Italian.
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