Big Deal on Madonna Street (1958)
Original title: I soliti ignoti
Big Deal on Madonna Street is a 1958 Italian-language comedy movie directed by Mario Monicelli, with a running time of 1h 46m. It stars Vittorio Gassman, Renato Salvatori and Memmo Carotenuto.
Best friends Peppe and Mario are thieves, but they're not very good at it. Still, Peppe thinks that he's finally devised a master heist that will make them rich. With the help of some fellow criminals, he plans to dig a tunnel from a rented apartment to the pawnshop next door, where they can rob the safe. But his plan is far from foolproof, and the fact that no one in the group has any experience digging tunnels proves to be the least of their problems.
Quick answers
What is Big Deal on Madonna Street about?
Best friends Peppe and Mario are thieves, but they're not very good at it. Still, Peppe thinks that he's finally devised a master heist that will make them rich. With the help of some fellow criminals, he plans to dig a tunnel from a rented apartment to the pawnshop next door, where they can rob the safe. But his plan is far from foolproof, and the fact that no one in the group has any experience digging tunnels proves to be the least of their problems.
When was Big Deal on Madonna Street released?
Big Deal on Madonna Street was released on 26 July 1958.
How long is Big Deal on Madonna Street?
Big Deal on Madonna Street runs 1h 46m.
Who made Big Deal on Madonna Street?
Big Deal on Madonna Street was directed by Mario Monicelli.
Where can I watch Big Deal on Madonna Street?
Big Deal on Madonna Street is available on Criterion Channel.
Where to watch Big Deal on Madonna Street
Stream: Criterion Channel
Cast
- Vittorio Gassman as Peppe il pantera
- Renato Salvatori as Mario Angeletti
- Memmo Carotenuto as Cosimo
- Rossana Rory as Norma
- Carla Gravina as Nicoletta
- Claudia Cardinale as Carmelina
- Marcello Mastroianni as Tiberio
- Totò as Dante Cruciani
- Carlo Pisacane as Capannelle
- Tiberio Murgia as Michele Ferribotte
- Gina Rovere as Teresa, wife of Tiberio
- Gina Amendola as una delle tre "mamme" di Mario