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Mondo Cane (1962): Cast

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Mondo Cane is a 1962 documentary directed by Gualtiero Jacopetti and Paolo Cavara, starring Rossano Brazzi and Stefano Sibaldi. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes.

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Mondo Cane (1962) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 45m (105 min)
Genre
Documentary
Original language
Italian
Studio
Cineriz
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Mondo Cane About?

The premise of Mondo Cane without spoilers.

The film journeys into dozens of rarely filmed realms, stitching together travel‑ogue vignettes that reveal striking, sometimes shocking cultural customs from around the globe. Highlights include a banquet of insects and an intimate look at a functioning South Pacific cargo cult, offering viewers unexpected perspectives on human tradition.

Mondo Cane Themes & Keywords

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  • dog dragged on a leash
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Cast & crew

Mondo Cane Cast & Characters

Rossano Brazzi leads the cast, with Stefano Sibaldi as Narrator (voice). Directed by Gualtiero Jacopetti and Paolo Cavara.

From the directors

More from Gualtiero Jacopetti and Paolo Cavara

More films directed by Gualtiero Jacopetti and Paolo Cavara: La locandiera, Plot of Fear, Mondo candido and Deaf Smith & Johnny Ears.

Videos

Mondo Cane Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 featurette.

Mondo Cane (1962) Italian Trailer
  • Featurette Adam Rifkin on MONDO CANE

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FAQ

Mondo Cane FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Mondo Cane, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Mondo Cane?

Mondo Cane runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

When was Mondo Cane released?

Mondo Cane was released on March 30, 1962.

Who directed Mondo Cane?

Mondo Cane was directed by Gualtiero Jacopetti and Paolo Cavara.

More films by Gualtiero Jacopetti

Who is in the cast of Mondo Cane?

Mondo Cane stars Rossano Brazzi and Stefano Sibaldi as Narrator (voice).

Does Mondo Cane have a post-credit scene?

No. Mondo Cane has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Mondo Cane in?

The original language of Mondo Cane is Italian.

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