The Marquis of Grillo
1981 · Movie · 139 min · ★ 7.8
In 18th-century Rome, a mischievous noble spends his days pulling elaborate pranks on almost everyone around him, from his own social circle to powerful public figures. This historical comedy plays with class tensions, old traditions, and the chaos stirred up by outside change.
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Details
- Original title
- Il marchese del Grillo
- Years
- 1981
- Release date
- 1981-12-23
- Language
- Italian
- Runtime
- 139 min
- TMDB rating
- 7.8/10 (498 votes)
About
You may enjoy this if you like irreverent Italian comedies with prank-heavy humor and class satire, especially films like My Friends; Not for you if you want warm, grounded comedy or easy-to-root-for behavior.
Pros: playful historical setting; broad prank-driven humor; lively social satire | Cons: mean-spirited streak; dated attitudes; episodic mischief
Awards & recognition
- David di Donatello — Best Actor · 1982 · nominated
Cast & crew
Alberto Sordi
as Onofrio Del Grillo
Paolo Stoppa
as Papa Pio VII
Caroline Berg
as Olimpia
Riccardo Billi
as Aronne Piperno
Flavio Bucci
as Don Bastiano
Camillo Milli
as Segretario del Papa
Cochi Ponzoni
as Conte Rambaldo
- MP
Marc Porel
as Capitano Blanchard
Pietro Tordi
as Monsignor Terenzio Del Grillo
Leopoldo Trieste
as Padre Sabino
Directed by Mario Monicelli