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Why

Why

Giuseppe Di Noi, an Italian surveyor living in Switzerland, gets arrested at the border while going back to Italy with his family for a vacation. But can someone tell the man why?

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Detenuto in attesa di giudizio
  • Genres: Drama, Comedy
  • Release Date: 1971-10-27
  • Runtime: 98 minutes
  • Rating: 7.2/10 (87 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Documento Film
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.2879
  • Languages: Italian

Cast & Crew

Alberto Sordi

Alberto Sordi

as Giuseppe Di Noi

Elga Andersen

Elga Andersen

as Ingrid

Andrea Aureli

Andrea Aureli

as Guardia

Nazzareno Natale

Nazzareno Natale

as Saverio Guardascione

Michele Gammino

Michele Gammino

as Don Paolo

Lino Banfi

Lino Banfi

as Direttore del carcere di Sagunto

Luca Sportelli

Luca Sportelli

as Agente del carcere di Sagunto

Tano Cimarosa

Tano Cimarosa

as Agente del carcere di Sagunto

Silvio Spaccesi

Silvio Spaccesi

as Maresciallo carcere di Sagunto

Giovanni Pallavicino

Giovanni Pallavicino

as Brigadiere Saporito del carcere di Sagunto

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External Links

Keywords

prisonbureaucracyitalianinnocencesatireinjusticevictimization

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Why?

Why is a Drama, Comedy movie directed by . It was released on 1971-10-27.

Who are the main actors in Why?

The main cast includes Alberto Sordi, Elga Andersen, Andrea Aureli, Nazzareno Natale, Michele Gammino, .

Where can I watch Why online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Why is available.

Is Why based on a true story?

No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.

What is the IMDb rating of Why?

Why has an IMDb rating of 7.2/10 based on 87 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Why?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Why?

The soundtrack was composed by Documento Film. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Why filmed?

Why was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Why?

The total runtime of Why is 98 minutes.

Is Why suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Why?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Why.

Does Why have a post-credit scene?

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