The Marquis of Grillo
Originally released in 1981. The Marquis of Grillo is a comedy film. directed by Mario Monicelli. With a runtime of 2h 19m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Alberto Sordi, Paolo Stoppa, and Caroline Berg
Synopsis
In 18th-century Rome, impish aristocrat Onofrio del Grillo amuses himself by playing pranks on all sorts of people — his reactionary family and fellow nobles, the poors, the French occupiers trying to modernize society, and even the Pope himself.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 23, 1981
44 years ago
Runtime
2h 19m
139 minutes total
User Rating
7.8/10
Great (491 votes)
Box Office
$7.3M
Worldwide gross
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
France
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Alberto Sordi
as Onofrio Del Grillo
Paolo Stoppa
as Papa Pio VII
Caroline Berg
as Olimpia
Riccardo Billi
as Aronne Piperno
Flavio Bucci
as Don Bastiano
Camillo Milli
as Segretario del Papa
Cochi Ponzoni
as Conte Rambaldo
Marc Porel
as Capitano Blanchard
Pietro Tordi
as Monsignor Terenzio Del Grillo
Leopoldo Trieste
as Padre Sabino
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
- Revenue
- $7,283,223
Production Companies
- Gaumont
- Opera Film Produzione
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Marquis of Grillo about?
In 18th-century Rome, impish aristocrat Onofrio del Grillo amuses himself by playing pranks on all sorts of people — his reactionary family and fellow nobles, the poors, the French occupiers tryi...
Who directed The Marquis of Grillo?
The Marquis of Grillo was directed by Mario Monicelli.
How long is The Marquis of Grillo?
The Marquis of Grillo has a runtime of 2 hours and 19 minutes (139 minutes total).
When was The Marquis of Grillo released?
The Marquis of Grillo was released on December 23, 1981 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Marquis of Grillo?
The main cast of The Marquis of Grillo includes Alberto Sordi, Paolo Stoppa, Caroline Berg, Riccardo Billi, Flavio Bucci.
Is The Marquis of Grillo worth watching?
The Marquis of Grillo has a user rating of 7.8/10 based on 491 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.