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The Black Sheep (1968): Cast

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The Black Sheep is a 1968 comedy directed by Luciano Salce, starring Vittorio Gassman as Mario Agasti / Filippo Agasti, Lisa Gastoni and Lino Banfi. It runs 1 hour 50 minutes.

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The Black Sheep (1968) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 50m (110 min)
Director
Luciano Salce
Genre
Comedy
Original language
Italian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Black Sheep About?

The premise of The Black Sheep without spoilers.

Mario and Filippo are twin brothers whose lives take opposite paths. The principled brother accepts the role of president of Italy’s Commission for the Investigation of Corruption, pledging to restore morality to the nation’s politics. In stark contrast, his sibling embraces cynicism, acting as a crafty trickster who undermines the very ideals his brother strives to uphold.

The Black Sheep Themes & Keywords

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  • investigation
  • brother
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Cast & crew

The Black Sheep Cast & Characters

Vittorio Gassman leads the cast as Mario Agasti / Filippo Agasti, with Lisa Gastoni as Alma - moglie di Mario and Lino Banfi as Journalist (uncredited). Directed by Luciano Salce; 20 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Luciano Salce

More films directed by Luciano Salce: Let’s Make It Clear, The Precarious Bank Teller, Where Are You Going on Holiday? and Professor Kranz tedesco di Germania.

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Details

The Black Sheep Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Ein rabenschwarzes Schaf” and “Yo soy la oveja negra”.

Also known as
  • Ein rabenschwarzes Schaf
  • Yo soy la oveja negra
  • 害群之马
  • A Ovelha Negra

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The Black Sheep FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Black Sheep, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Black Sheep?

The Black Sheep runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).

When was The Black Sheep released?

The Black Sheep was released on November 9, 1968.

Who directed The Black Sheep?

The Black Sheep was directed by Luciano Salce.

More films by Luciano Salce

Who is in the cast of The Black Sheep?

The Black Sheep stars Vittorio Gassman as Mario Agasti / Filippo Agasti, Lisa Gastoni as Alma - moglie di Mario and Lino Banfi as Journalist (uncredited), among 20 credited actors.

Does The Black Sheep have a post-credit scene?

No. The Black Sheep has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Black Sheep in?

The original language of The Black Sheep is Italian.

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