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My Name Is Rocco Papaleo (1971): Cast

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My Name Is Rocco Papaleo is a 1971 comedy drama directed by Ettore Scola, starring Marcello Mastroianni as Rocco, Lauren Hutton and Brizio Montinaro. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes.

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My Name Is Rocco Papaleo (1971) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 42m (102 min)
Director
Ettore Scola
Genres
Comedy , Drama
Original language
Italian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is My Name Is Rocco Papaleo About?

The premise of My Name Is Rocco Papaleo without spoilers.

Rocco Papaleo, an optimistic and kind‑hearted man from a remote Alaskan mining town, breaks away from his job while on a business trip to Chicago. As he wanders the bustling, indifferent city, he confronts an increasingly hostile environment that gradually erodes his hopeful outlook.

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Cast & crew

My Name Is Rocco Papaleo Cast & Characters

Marcello Mastroianni leads the cast as Rocco, with Lauren Hutton as Jenny and Brizio Montinaro. Directed by Ettore Scola; 9 actors are credited in all.

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More from Ettore Scola

More films directed by Ettore Scola: How Strange to be Named Federico, People of Rome, Unfair Competition and The Story of a Poor Young Man.

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My Name Is Rocco Papaleo Also Known As

7 alternative titles, including “Chicago Story” and “Un italiano en Chicago”.

Also known as
  • Chicago Story
  • Un italiano en Chicago
  • Az örök vesztes
  • Дозвольте представитися? Рокко Папалео
  • 尚能饭否?罗科·帕帕莱奥
  • Le Ravi
  • Tyttö kadulta

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My Name Is Rocco Papaleo FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of My Name Is Rocco Papaleo, each answered in a sentence.

How long is My Name Is Rocco Papaleo?

My Name Is Rocco Papaleo runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).

When was My Name Is Rocco Papaleo released?

My Name Is Rocco Papaleo was released on October 29, 1971.

Who directed My Name Is Rocco Papaleo?

My Name Is Rocco Papaleo was directed by Ettore Scola.

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Who is in the cast of My Name Is Rocco Papaleo?

My Name Is Rocco Papaleo stars Marcello Mastroianni as Rocco, Lauren Hutton as Jenny and Brizio Montinaro, among 9 credited actors.

Does My Name Is Rocco Papaleo have a post-credit scene?

No. My Name Is Rocco Papaleo has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is My Name Is Rocco Papaleo in?

The original language of My Name Is Rocco Papaleo is Italian.

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