Sua Eccellenza si fermò a mangiare (1961): Cast & Plot
Sua Eccellenza si fermò a mangiare is a 1961 comedy directed by Mario Mattoli, starring Totò as Dott. Biagio Tanzarella, Ugo Tognazzi and Virna Lisi. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 37m (97 min)
- Director
- Mario Mattoli
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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Italian - Studio
- D.D.L.
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Sua Eccellenza si fermò a mangiare About?
The premise of Sua Eccellenza si fermò a mangiare without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A petty thief pretends he is Mussolini’s personal physician, wins the confidence of a family, and succeeds in stealing their gold cutlery.
Sua Eccellenza si fermò a mangiare Themes & Keywords
· 10 tags- thief
- role reversal
- italian fascism
- world war two
- robbery
- italy
- fascism
- doctor
- 1940s
- surprise ending
Sua Eccellenza si fermò a mangiare Cast & Characters
Totò leads the cast as Dott. Biagio Tanzarella, with Ugo Tognazzi as Ernesto and Virna Lisi as Silvia. Directed by Mario Mattoli; 19 actors are credited in all.
- Director Mario Mattoli
- Totò as Dott. Biagio Tanzarella
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Ugo Tognazzi as Ernesto - Virna Lisi as Silvia
- Lauretta Masiero as Lauretta
Also Starring in Sua Eccellenza si fermò a mangiare
· 15 more- Mario Siletti Il Conte Tommaso Bernabei
- Lia Zoppelli La contessa Bernabei
- Nando Bruno L'oste
- Francesco Mulè Il commissario
- Pietro De Vico Il cameriere
- Raimondo Vianello Il Ministro
- Nando Angelini
- Ignazio Leone
- Vittorio Congia Il segretario del ministro
- Salvo Libassi
- Edy Biagetti
- Flora Carosello
- Jole Mauro
- Ely Drago
- Tina Perna
More from Mario Mattoli
More films directed by Mario Mattoli: Hercules in the Valley of Woe, Toto, Fabrizi and the Young People Today, Totò, Peppino e le fanatiche and Eighteen Year Olds.
Sua Eccellenza si fermò a mangiare Plot Summary
What happens in Sua Eccellenza si fermò a mangiare from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In Rome in the early 1930s, a clever con artist Totò impersonates Dr. Biagio Tanzarella, Mussolini’s personal physician, to blackmail Ernesto, Ugo Tognazzi, an unfaithful husband.
Ernesto’s wife, Silvia, is beautiful and charming but aloof, which fuels his resentment and leads him into a discreet affair with Lauretta, Lauretta Masiero, whom he perceives as more easygoing and desirable. Lauretta grows furious when she discovers that Ernesto’s wife is younger and prettier than she is.
Full summary
The whole story of Sua Eccellenza si fermò a mangiare, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Sua Eccellenza si fermò a mangiare?
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 comic actor pretends to be Dr. Biagio Tanzarella, Mussolini's personal physician?
Cars in Sua Eccellenza si fermò a mangiare
5 cars on screen, including the 1929 Ford Model A and the 1925 Lancia Lambda.
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1929 Ford Model A Main role -
1925 Lancia Lambda Important role -
1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Important role -
1926 Fiat 509 A Minor role
Sua Eccellenza si fermò a mangiare Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Seine Exzellenz bleibt zum Essen” and “Son Excellence est restée dîner”.
- Also known as
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- Seine Exzellenz bleibt zum Essen
- Son Excellence est restée dîner
- Его Превосходительство остался покушать
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Sua Eccellenza si fermò a mangiare FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Sua Eccellenza si fermò a mangiare, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Sua Eccellenza si fermò a mangiare?
Sua Eccellenza si fermò a mangiare runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
When was Sua Eccellenza si fermò a mangiare released?
Sua Eccellenza si fermò a mangiare was released on March 30, 1961.
Who directed Sua Eccellenza si fermò a mangiare?
Sua Eccellenza si fermò a mangiare was directed by Mario Mattoli.
More films by Mario Mattoli Who is in the cast of Sua Eccellenza si fermò a mangiare?
Sua Eccellenza si fermò a mangiare stars Totò as Dott. Biagio Tanzarella, Ugo Tognazzi as Ernesto and Virna Lisi as Silvia, among 19 credited actors.
Does Sua Eccellenza si fermò a mangiare have a post-credit scene?
No. Sua Eccellenza si fermò a mangiare has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Sua Eccellenza si fermò a mangiare in?
The original language of Sua Eccellenza si fermò a mangiare is Italian.
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