

Be Sick… It's Free
Comedy about the flawed Italian healthcare system of the time and a doctor's expeirence with it.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Amazon Video |
About Be Sick… It's Free
Be Sick… It's Free is a 1968 Italian-language comedy film directed by Luigi Zampa. The cast is led by Alberto Sordi, Ida Galli, Bice Valori. It has a runtime of 1h 34m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video.
Be Sick… It's Free was produced by Explorer Film '58 and Euro International Films and made in Italy. It was released on October 24, 1968.
- Director
- Luigi Zampa
- Writers
- Alberto Sordi, Luigi Zampa, Sergio Amidei
- Release date
- October 24, 1968
- Original language
- Italian
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Italy
- Production
- Explorer Film '58, Euro International Films
Be Sick… It's Free cast & crew
Be Sick… It's Free was directed by Luigi Zampa and written by Alberto Sordi, Luigi Zampa, and Sergio Amidei.
The cast features Alberto Sordi as Guido Tersilli, Ida Galli as Anna Maria, Bice Valori as Amelia, Sara Franchetti as Teresa, Nanda Primavera as Guido's Mother, and Patrizia De Clara as Pasqualina.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Piero Piccioni, cinematography is by Ennio Guarnieri, and it was produced by Bruno Turchetto.
Is Be Sick… It's Free worth watching?
Be Sick… It's Free holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 215 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed comedy films.
At 1h 34m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy, Be Sick… It's Free is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Be Sick… It's Free

Alberto Sordi
Guido Tersilli

Ida Galli
Anna Maria

Bice Valori
Amelia

Sara Franchetti
Teresa

Nanda Primavera
Guido's Mother

Patrizia De Clara
Pasqualina

Leopoldo Trieste
Pietro

Adriana Giuffrè
Marianna

Pupella Maggio
Mrs. Parise

Claudio Gora
Chief Physician
Giovanni Nuvoletti
Surgeon

Sandro Merli
Dr. Drufo
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Be Sick… It's Free — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Be Sick… It's Free in United States?
Be Sick… It's Free is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
▸What language is Be Sick… It's Free in?
Be Sick… It's Free is originally in Italian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Be Sick… It's Free?
Be Sick… It's Free runs 1 hours 34 minutes (94 minutes).
▸What is Be Sick… It's Free rated?
It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 215 ratings.












