Il marchese del Grillo
Original title: The Marquis of Grillo
1981 · 2 h 15 min
Directed by 
Mario Monicelli
Mario MonicelliCast
Alberto SordiPlot
A nobleman plays tricks in papal Rome.
Sinekatalog’s take
Mario Monicelli's period comedy has Alberto Sordi as a prankster nobleman in papal Rome, mocking power and privilege. Bawdy, witty and unforgettable, it is a beloved classic of Italian comedy.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 7.7 / 10 (4,330 votes)
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