The Marquis of Grillo
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.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Amazon Video |
| France | Molotov TV | — |
About The Marquis of Grillo
The Marquis of Grillo is a 1981 Italian-language comedy film directed by Mario Monicelli. The cast is led by Alberto Sordi, Paolo Stoppa, Caroline Berg. It has a runtime of 2h 19m. Viewers rate it 7.8/10 across 500 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video.
The Marquis of Grillo was produced by Gaumont and Opera Film Produzione and made in France and Italy. It was released on December 23, 1981. At the box office it grossed around $7 million worldwide.
- Director
- Mario Monicelli
- Writers
- Tullio Pinelli, Leonardo Benvenuti, Mario Monicelli
- Release date
- December 23, 1981
- Original language
- Italian
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France, Italy
- Box office
- $7 million
- Production
- Gaumont, Opera Film Produzione
The Marquis of Grillo cast & crew
The Marquis of Grillo was directed by Mario Monicelli and written by Tullio Pinelli, Leonardo Benvenuti, and Mario Monicelli.
The cast features 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, and Camillo Milli as Segretario del Papa.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Nicola Piovani, cinematography is by Sergio D'Offizi, and it was produced by Marco Tamburella and Luciano De Feo.
Is The Marquis of Grillo worth watching?
The Marquis of Grillo holds an audience score of 7.8/10 from 498 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed comedy films.
At 2h 19m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy comedy, The Marquis of Grillo is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Marquis of Grillo
Alberto Sordi
Onofrio Del Grillo
Paolo Stoppa
Papa Pio VII
Caroline Berg
Olimpia
Riccardo Billi
Aronne Piperno
Flavio Bucci
Don Bastiano
Camillo Milli
Segretario del Papa
Cochi Ponzoni
Conte Rambaldo
Marc Porel
Capitano Blanchard
Pietro Tordi
Monsignor Terenzio Del Grillo
Leopoldo Trieste
Padre Sabino
Giorgio Gobbi
Ricciotto
Isabelle Linnartz
Genuflessa
The Marquis of Grillo — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Marquis of Grillo in United States?
The Marquis of Grillo is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
▸What language is The Marquis of Grillo in?
The Marquis of Grillo is originally in Italian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Marquis of Grillo?
The Marquis of Grillo runs 2 hours 19 minutes (139 minutes).
▸What is The Marquis of Grillo rated?
It holds a 7.8/10 audience score from 498 ratings.
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