Story of Fear and a Knife 1972
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SplatA funk is believed to be a tough guy because of a magic bowler hat which gives him courage and strength.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Franco
as Ciccio Pennisi
as Bartolo Di Lorenzo
as 'Totarello' Meniconi
as Er Frascataro
as Verdicchio
as Caterina
as Il maresciallo
as Ingegner Brambilla
as Velia
Director:
Writer:
Mario Amendola, Bruno Corbucci
Stars:
Franco Franchi, Ciccio Ingrassia, Maurizio Arena, Ninetto Davoli, Fiorenzo Fiorentini, Lando Fiorini, Anita Durante, Mario Carotenuto, Umberto D'Orsi, Alessandra Cardini,
Genres:
Comedy
Release Date:
1972 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
97 min
MMPA Rating:
None
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Story of Fear and a Knife
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
Cast
as Franco
as Ciccio Pennisi
as Bartolo Di Lorenzo
as 'Totarello' Meniconi
as Er Frascataro
as Verdicchio
as Caterina
as Il maresciallo
as Ingegner Brambilla
as Velia
as Old Man of Borgo
as Silvana
as Alfredo Di Lorenzo
as Ciancicagnocchi
as Iris
as Carabiniere
as Zu' Nino
as
as Teresa Landolfi ved. Campitelli
as Doctor
as Cart-driver
as Laundress
as Postman (uncredited)
as Fish-shop Customer (uncredited)
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