Il Sorpasso(1962)
Roberto, a shy law student in Rome, meets Bruno, a forty-year-old exuberant, capricious man, who takes him for a drive through the Roman and Tuscany countries in the summer. When their journey starts to blend into their daily lives though, the pair’s newfound friendship is tested.
Movie: Il Sorpasso
Top 10 Billed Cast
Bruno Cortona
Roberto Mariani
Lilli Cortona
Danilo Borelli 'Bibi'
Gianna Cortona
Zia Lidia
Moglie del commendatore
Bikini girl with leg cast
Clara, la ragazza alla stazione
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