Comedy ·Music · 1967 · 2h 4m

Don't Sting the Mosquito

Non stuzzicate la zanzara

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Director
Lina Wertmüller
Cast
Rita Pavone as Rita Santangelo Giancarlo Giannini as Paolo Randi Giulietta Masina as Maria Cristina, mother of Rita Teddy Reno as Self Romolo Valli as Bartolomeo Santangelo, father of Rita Raffaele Pisu as Sergeant
Crew
Ennio Guarnieri — Director of Photography Bruno Canfora — Original Music Composer Lina Wertmüller — Writer Sergio Bonotti — Producer
Synopsis

Rita, a vivacious co-ed flees her boarding school with her music teacher, who is also engaged to her. She wants to take part in a singing contest but her father who is dead against it has her kidnapped. He finally gives in when his wife threatens to sing in the contest herself.

Mood & Themes
woman director
Key Collaborators
Lina Wertmüller Director Ennio Guarnieri Director of Photography Bruno Canfora Original Music Composer Lina Wertmüller Writer Sergio Bonotti Producer
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