Sunday Cinematheque at the Chazen: Mario Monicelli Comedies
The Passionate Thief | Italy | 1960 | 35mm | 106 min. | Italian with English subtitles Director: Mario Monicelli
Event Details
Date
Sunday, February 15, 2015
Time
2 p.m.
Location
Description
Cast: Anna Magnani, Ben Gazzara, Totò
A handsome American crook (Gazzara) recruits a fame-hungry movie extra (Magnani) and her fellow performer (Totò) in his efforts to pickpocket at a swanky New Year’s Eve party. Soon, the trio are on an all-night odyssey across Rome, encountering ugly Americans, German aristocrats, and assorted other swanky celebrations and celebrants.
A handsome American crook (Gazzara) recruits a fame-hungry movie extra (Magnani) and her fellow performer (Totò) in his efforts to pickpocket at a swanky New Year’s Eve party. Soon, the trio are on an all-night odyssey across Rome, encountering ugly Americans, German aristocrats, and assorted other swanky celebrations and celebrants.
Cost
Free
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