1991 · 115 min · NR

Johnny Stecchino

Name: Johnny Stecchino
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1991
Duration: 115 min
Cast: Roberto Benigni, Nicoletta Braschi, Paolo Bonacelli, Franco Volpi, Ivano Marescotti

Directed by Roberto Benigni · Comedy

Johnny Stecchino (1991) is a Comedy film, directed by Roberto Benigni set in Palermo and Cesena during the 1990s.

A organized crime, with a comedic tone. Themes of identity run throughout.

Composer

Evan Lurie

Cinematography

Giuseppe Lanci

Cast

Roberto BenigniNicoletta BraschiPaolo BonacelliFranco VolpiIvano MarescottiTuri ScaliaLoredana RomitoAlessandro De Santis

The world of this film

Setting

Where

PalermoCesena

Setting

Urban

When

1990s

Premise & themes

Premise

Organized Crime

Themes

Identity

Tone

Comedic

Shape

Protagonist

Solo Lead

Pacing

Measured

Based on

Pure Fiction

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Johnny Stecchino

The world of this film

Setting

Premise & themes

Shape

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