[cb01 Ac] Il Coraggio 1955 »

It was the first film entirely produced by DDL , a production company founded by Totò (De Curtis) , Dino De Laurentiis , and Renato Libassi . According to IMDb Trivia , the film's initial lack of commercial success led Totò to leave the company shortly after.

The film is notable for the chemistry between Totò , the "Prince of Laughter," and Gino Cervi, famous for his role as Peppone in the Don Camillo series. [cb01 ac] Il Coraggio 1955

Contemporary and modern reviews, such as those found on Letterboxd , describe the film as a slower-paced "post-war Italian comedy." While some critics find the plot unnecessarily detailed in its secondary arcs, the film is highly regarded for its social satire regarding the ego of the upper class and the "home invasion" comedic trope. Domenico Paolella Main Cast Totò, Gino Cervi, Irene Cefaro Genre Comedy / Satire Runtime Approx. 100 minutes Trivia Actor Leopoldo Trieste was personally cast by Totò. If you'd like, I can: It was the first film entirely produced by