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Johnny Stecchino

Play trailer Poster for Johnny Stecchino R,  1992,  2h 1m,  Comedy Play Trailer Watchlist
Watchlist 46% 13 Reviews Tomatometer 85% 2,500+ Ratings Popcornmeter
46% Tomatometer 13 Reviews 85% Popcornmeter 2,500+ Ratings
Dante (Roberto Benigni) is a sweet, bumbling school bus driver in Rome, beloved by all, but unlucky in love. That is, until he meets the gorgeous Maria (Nicoletta Braschi), who lures him to Palermo, Italy, with the promise of passion. But Maria is already married to a mob boss who looks just like Dante: Johnny Stecchino (also Benigni). With the Mafia after Johnny for turning snitch, Maria hopes they'll mistakenly whack Dante instead, so she and Johnny can disappear forever.

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Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times Jan 1, 2000
1/4
Johnny Stecchino is, I am told, the highest-grossing film in Italian cinematic history. I am not able to account for this. Go to Full Review
Mark R. Leeper rec.arts.movies.reviews Oct 21, 2008
2/5
Cole Smithey ColeSmithey.com Dec 8, 2006
3/5
Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Jun 19, 2005
2/5
Robert Roten Laramie Movie Scope Apr 11, 2005
2/5
Dan Lybarger Nitrate Online Dec 31, 2004
4/5
An enjoyably goofy ganster comedy. Go to Full Review
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Albus M Nov 15, 2018 Perhaps those who have left negative reviews do not speak Italian. This in Benigni D.O.C. He's not even listed here as a main cast member! You have to click on "view all" to find Roberto. Whatever. This is a hilarious comedy.... A Benigni classic.. Try www.rottentomatoes.com/m/non_ci_resta_che_piangere /// He and Troisi were one of the best comedic partners ever.... See more
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Cast & Crew

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Roberto Benigni

Director

Roberto Benigni

Dante

Nicoletta Braschi

Maria

Paolo Bonacelli

D'Agata

Franco Volpi

The Minister

Ignazio Pappalardo

Cozzamara

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Johnny Stecchino

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Movie Info

Synopsis Dante (Roberto Benigni) is a sweet, bumbling school bus driver in Rome, beloved by all, but unlucky in love. That is, until he meets the gorgeous Maria (Nicoletta Braschi), who lures him to Palermo, Italy, with the promise of passion. But Maria is already married to a mob boss who looks just like Dante: Johnny Stecchino (also Benigni). With the Mafia after Johnny for turning snitch, Maria hopes they'll mistakenly whack Dante instead, so she and Johnny can disappear forever.
Director
Roberto Benigni
Producer
Mario Cecchi Gori, Vittorio Cecchi Gori
Screenwriter
Roberto Benigni, Vincenzo Cerami
Distributor
New Line Cinema
Production Co
Cecchi Gori Group Tiger Cinema, Silvio Berlusconi Communications
Rating
R
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
Italian
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 8, 1992, Original
Box Office (Gross USA)
$623.5K
Runtime
2h 1m
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