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Il generale dorme in piedi is a 1974 film directed by Francesco Massaro, starring Ugo Tognazzi as Col. Umberto Leone, Franco Fabrizi and Eros Pagni. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes.

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Released
Runtime
1h 36m (96 min)
Original language
Italian
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No No extra scene
The story

What Is Il generale dorme in piedi About?

The premise of Il generale dorme in piedi without spoilers.

The officer suffers an odd affliction: whenever he lies down to rest, he erupts in anarchist and anti‑militarist shouts, disrupting the barracks. To avoid the outbursts, he is compelled to sleep while standing, a quirky solution that colors his daily army life.

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Cast & crew

Il generale dorme in piedi Cast & Characters

Ugo Tognazzi leads the cast as Col. Umberto Leone, with Franco Fabrizi as Col. Beltrami and Eros Pagni as Ufficiale italiano in Grecia. Directed by Francesco Massaro; 18 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Francesco Massaro

More films directed by Francesco Massaro: I’m Getting Married Tomorrow, At the Sports Bar and Il lupo e l’agnello.

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Il generale dorme in piedi FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Il generale dorme in piedi, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Il generale dorme in piedi?

Il generale dorme in piedi runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).

When was Il generale dorme in piedi released?

Il generale dorme in piedi was released on October 5, 1974.

Who directed Il generale dorme in piedi?

Il generale dorme in piedi was directed by Francesco Massaro.

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Who is in the cast of Il generale dorme in piedi?

Il generale dorme in piedi stars Ugo Tognazzi as Col. Umberto Leone, Franco Fabrizi as Col. Beltrami and Eros Pagni as Ufficiale italiano in Grecia, among 18 credited actors.

Does Il generale dorme in piedi have a post-credit scene?

No. Il generale dorme in piedi has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Il generale dorme in piedi in?

The original language of Il generale dorme in piedi is Italian.

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