Johnny Stecchino
"Sometimes a banana is just a banana!"
Originally released in 1991. Johnny Stecchino is a comedy film. directed by Roberto Benigni.
Starring Roberto Benigni, Nicoletta Braschi, and Paolo Bonacelli
Synopsis
Good hearted but not very wordly-wise, Dante is happy driving the school bus for a group of mentally handicapped children, while feeling he is somehow missing out on life and love. So he is very excited when after nearly being knocked down by her car he meets Maria, who seems immediately enamoured of him. He is soon invited to her sumptuous Palermo villa, little suspecting that this is part of a plot. He bears an amazing likeness to Maria's stool-pigeon gangster husband and it would be convenient for them if the mobster, in the shape of Dante, was seen to be dead and buried.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 24, 1991
34 years ago
Runtime
1h 55m
115 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (1,053 votes)
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
Italy
Production
Director
Top Cast
Roberto Benigni
as Dante Ceccarini / Johnny Stecchino
Nicoletta Braschi
as Maria
Paolo Bonacelli
as D'Agata
Franco Volpi
as Ministro
Ivano Marescotti
as Dr. Randazzo
Turi Scalia
as Giudice
Loredana Romito
as Gianna
Alessandro De Santis
as Lillo
Sal Borgese
as Ignazio
Gaetano Campisi
as Picciotto in auto
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- Cecchi Gori Group Tiger Cinematografica
- Penta Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Johnny Stecchino about?
Good hearted but not very wordly-wise, Dante is happy driving the school bus for a group of mentally handicapped children, while feeling he is somehow missing out on life and love. So he is very ex...
Who directed Johnny Stecchino?
Johnny Stecchino was directed by Roberto Benigni.
How long is Johnny Stecchino?
Johnny Stecchino has a runtime of 1 hours and 55 minutes (115 minutes total).
When was Johnny Stecchino released?
Johnny Stecchino was released on October 24, 1991 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Johnny Stecchino?
The main cast of Johnny Stecchino includes Roberto Benigni, Nicoletta Braschi, Paolo Bonacelli, Franco Volpi, Ivano Marescotti.
Is Johnny Stecchino worth watching?
Johnny Stecchino has a user rating of 7.3/10 based on 1,053 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.