Il Sorpasso
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.
Critics Sentiment
Bruno crashes killing Roberto on cliffside road
Bruno bets and wins against Bibi at ping pong
The film swings from Bruno's self-destructive ping-pong bet to Roberto's tragic death, creating the most devastating emotional impact.
Il Sorpasso maintains consistently high audience appreciation throughout its road trip narrative, building from charming character introductions to profound emotional depths. The film peaks with its shocking tragic ending that transforms what seemed like a lighthearted comedy into a devastating meditation on life and consequences. Critics consistently praise both the brilliant performances and the film's influence on cinema, calling it a masterpiece of Italian tragicomedy.
Full cast
Vittorio Gassman
Bruno Cortona
Jean-Louis Trintignant
Roberto Mariani
Catherine Spaak
Lilli Cortona
Claudio Gora
Danilo Borelli 'Bibi'
Luciana Angiolillo
Gianna Cortona
Linda Sini
Zia Lidia
Franca Polesello
Moglie del commendatore
Bruna Simionato
Zia Enrica
Lilly Darelli
Bikini girl with leg cast
Mila Stanić
Clara, la ragazza alla stazione
Nando Angelini
Amedeo
Edda Ferronao
La ragazza della valigia smarrita a Civitavecchia
Luigi Zerbinati
Il Commendatore
John Francis Lane
Alfredo - avvocato cugino di Roberto
Annette Stroyberg
Turista tedesca
Jacques Stany
Automobilista toscano che picchia Bruno
Paola Gassman
Girl on the beach (uncredited)
Aldo Gianni
Young man on the rocks at the end (uncredited)
Crew
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