The Surprises of Love (1959): Cast
The Surprises of Love is a 1959 comedy directed by Luigi Comencini, starring Franco Fabrizi as Battista Crispi, Walter Chiari and Sylva Koscina. It runs 1 hour 48 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 48m (108 min)
- Director
- Luigi Comencini
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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Italian - Studio
- Tempo Film
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Surprises of Love About?
The premise of The Surprises of Love without spoilers.
A breezy comedy that entangles several love triangles—and even more intricate geometries—among confused, mismatched and ambivalent partners. The screenplay sparkles with witty dialogue and comic set‑pieces, showcasing a parade of farcical misunderstandings. It playfully underscores the absurdity of humanity’s compulsion to pair up, turning romantic pursuit into delightful satire.
The Surprises of Love Themes & Keywords
· 37 tags- telephone call
- crying woman
- woman slaps a man
- fiance fiancee relationship
- woman undresses
- dumped by boyfriend
- bottle of milk
- maid
- social norms
- social convention
- love triangle
- catholic school
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- illiterate
- male female friendship
- record store
- forced kiss
- unrequited love
- date
- long wait
- honesty
- priest
- roommate
- bachelor
- irresolution
- professor
- gas station
- seduction
- desire
- love
- running out of gas
- sunbathing
- sunday trip
- beach
- motor boat
- rome italy
- italy
- 1950s
The Surprises of Love Cast & Characters
Franco Fabrizi leads the cast as Battista Crispi, with Walter Chiari as Ferdinando and Sylva Koscina as Marianna. Directed by Luigi Comencini; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Luigi Comencini
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Franco Fabrizi as Battista Crispi -
Walter Chiari as Ferdinando - Sylva Koscina as Marianna
- Mario Carotenuto as don Maurizio
Also Starring in The Surprises of Love
· 6 more- Anna Maria Ferrero Mariarosa
- Carlo Sposito Gaspare
- Valeria Fabrizi Mimma
- Angela Luce fidanzata di Gaspare
- Dorian Gray Didi
- Elena Zareschi Carlotta
More from Luigi Comencini
More films directed by Luigi Comencini: Miracle of Marcellino, Merry Christmas… Happy New Year, A Boy from Calabria and History.
The Surprises of Love Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Les surprises de l'amour” and “Las sorpresas del amor”.
- Also known as
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- Les surprises de l'amour
- Las sorpresas del amor
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The Surprises of Love FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Surprises of Love, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Surprises of Love?
The Surprises of Love runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).
When was The Surprises of Love released?
The Surprises of Love was released on December 2, 1959.
Who directed The Surprises of Love?
The Surprises of Love was directed by Luigi Comencini.
More films by Luigi Comencini Who is in the cast of The Surprises of Love?
The Surprises of Love stars Franco Fabrizi as Battista Crispi, Walter Chiari as Ferdinando and Sylva Koscina as Marianna, among 10 credited actors.
Does The Surprises of Love have a post-credit scene?
No. The Surprises of Love has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Surprises of Love in?
The original language of The Surprises of Love is Italian.
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