Toto and the Women (1952): Cast & Plot
Toto and the Women is a 1952 comedy directed by Mario Monicelli and Steno, starring Totò as Antonio Scaparro, Ave Ninchi and Giovanna Pala. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Directors
- Mario Monicelli and Steno
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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Italian - Studio
- Rosa Film
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Toto and the Women About?
The premise of Toto and the Women without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Antonio Scaparro (Toto) is obsessed for women. He invents his own way to hide from them - in the attic of his house.
Toto and the Women Themes & Keywords
· 2 tags- home
- breaking the fourth wall
Toto and the Women Cast & Characters
Totò leads the cast as Antonio Scaparro, with Ave Ninchi as Giovanna Scaparro and Giovanna Pala as Mirella Scaparra. Directed by Mario Monicelli and Steno; 17 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Mario Monicelli
- Co-director Steno
- Totò as Antonio Scaparro
- Ave Ninchi as Giovanna Scaparro
- Giovanna Pala as Mirella Scaparra
- Peppino De Filippo as il dottor Desideri
Also Starring in Toto and the Women
· 13 more- Carlo Vanzina il piccolo Filippo Jr
- Mimmo Poli l'infermiere
- Mario Castellani ragionier Carlini
- Salvo Libassi regista siciliano
- Clelia Matania La cameriera
- Lea Padovani Ginetta
- Carlo Mazzarella presentatore
- Franca Faldini La signora dell'appuntamento
- Alda Mangini cliente dai gusti difficili
- Pina Gallini la suocera
- Olga Villi
- Primarosa Battistella Antonietta
- Teresa Pellati
More from Mario Monicelli and Steno
More films directed by Mario Monicelli and Steno: The Roses of the Desert, Dirty Linen, Looking for Paradise and Dear Goddamned Friends.
Toto and the Women Plot Summary
What happens in Toto and the Women 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
Philip, [Totò], a cloth retailer, has grown weary of living under the control of his possessive wife, [Ave Ninchi], who pushes for a more luxurious lifestyle. Since the wedding, his personal freedom has dwindled, and the only pocket of liberty left is his attic sanctuary, where he pores over police novels and tends an altar dedicated to the infamous serial killer Landru.
Trouble brews when their younger daughter Mirella [Giovanna Pala] becomes engaged to a young doctor [Peppino De Filippo]. To prove her skill in giving injections, Mirella, with her mother, decides to use Philip as a guinea pig.
Philip, longing for a taste of a higher life, briefly pursues a relationship with a young lover, only to realize the affair is short-lived and ends it to avoid ridicule.
Full summary
The whole story of Toto and the Women, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Toto and the Women?
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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Toto and the Women Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “Totò and the Women” and “Тото и женщины”.
- Also known as
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- Totò and the Women
- Тото и женщины
- Totò und die Frauen
- 托托和女人们
- Totò et les femmes
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Toto and Carolina, Totò Looking for Wife and Toto the Sheik.
Toto and the Women FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Toto and the Women, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Toto and the Women?
Toto and the Women runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was Toto and the Women released?
Toto and the Women was released on December 20, 1952.
Who directed Toto and the Women?
Toto and the Women was directed by Mario Monicelli and Steno.
More films by Mario Monicelli Who is in the cast of Toto and the Women?
Toto and the Women stars Totò as Antonio Scaparro, Ave Ninchi as Giovanna Scaparro and Giovanna Pala as Mirella Scaparra, among 17 credited actors.
Does Toto and the Women have a post-credit scene?
No. Toto and the Women has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Toto and the Women in?
The original language of Toto and the Women is Italian.
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