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Toto and Carolina (1955): Cast & Plot

Toto and Carolina (1955) movie poster

Toto and Carolina is a 1955 comedy directed by Mario Monicelli, starring Anna Maria Ferrero as Carolina De Vico, Totò and Luigi Moneta. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.

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Toto and Carolina (1955) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 33m (93 min)
Director
Mario Monicelli
Genre
Comedy
Original language
Italian
After the credits
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The story

What Is Toto and Carolina About?

The premise of Toto and Carolina without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

During a police raid at Villa Borghese, the agent, a widower named Antonio Caccavallo, stays to get better acquainted with the young Carolina.

Toto and Carolina Themes & Keywords

· 12 tags
  • italy
  • male police officer
  • police
  • police officer
  • young
  • girl
  • suicide attempt
  • pregnancy
  • poisoning
  • jeep
  • country
  • car accident
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Cast & crew

Toto and Carolina Cast & Characters

Anna Maria Ferrero leads the cast as Carolina De Vico, with Totò as Antonio Caccavallo and Luigi Moneta as Il padre di Antonio Caccavallo (uncredited). Directed by Mario Monicelli; 19 actors are credited in all.

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More from Mario Monicelli

More films directed by Mario Monicelli: The Roses of the Desert, Dirty Linen, Looking for Paradise and Dear Goddamned Friends.

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Plot

Toto and Carolina Plot Summary

What happens in Toto and Carolina from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

During a police raid at Villa Borghese, the agent Antonio Caccavallo, [Totò], a widower supporting a dependent child and an elderly parent, finds himself among a group of women who have been brought in as part of the operation, including Carolina De Vico, [Anna Maria Ferrero], who has run away from home after discovering she is pregnant. The raid sets off a tense dynamic as the authorities decide what to do with the young woman, and the case lands on the desk of the local commissioner, Il commissario Ascella, [Arnoldo Foà], who orders that Carolina be sent back to her family.

Full summary

The whole story of Toto and Carolina, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Toto and Carolina?

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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What is Antonio Caccavallo's profession?

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Toto and Carolina FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Toto and Carolina, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Toto and Carolina?

Toto and Carolina runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

When was Toto and Carolina released?

Toto and Carolina was released on March 2, 1955.

Who directed Toto and Carolina?

Toto and Carolina was directed by Mario Monicelli.

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Who is in the cast of Toto and Carolina?

Toto and Carolina stars Anna Maria Ferrero as Carolina De Vico, Totò as Antonio Caccavallo and Luigi Moneta as Il padre di Antonio Caccavallo (uncredited), among 19 credited actors.

Does Toto and Carolina have a post-credit scene?

No. Toto and Carolina has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Toto and Carolina in?

The original language of Toto and Carolina is Italian.

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