Big Deal on Madonna Street (1958) movie poster

Big Deal on Madonna Street (1958)

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"The Story of a Perfect Crime ... Perfectly Hilarious!"
ThumbScore
πŸ‘ 89%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 89% (RT: 89%) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
ComedyCrime

Where to Watch

Streaming
Criterion Channel
Director
Runtime
1h 46m
Country
Italy
Language
Italian
TMDB Rating
8.1/10 (769 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
89%
Cast
Vittorio Gassman as Peppe il pantera
Renato Salvatori as Mario Angeletti
Rossana Rory as Norma
Carla Gravina as Nicoletta
Claudia Cardinale as Carmelina
TotΓ² as Dante Cruciani
Yes. 89% of real audiences liked it based on 769 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 89%.
Overview
Best friends Peppe and Mario are thieves, but they're not very good at it. Still, Peppe thinks that he's finally devised a master heist that will make them rich. With the help of some fellow criminals, he plans to dig a tunnel from a rented apartment to the pawnshop next door, where they can rob the safe. But his plan is far from foolproof, and the fact that no one in the group has any experience digging tunnels proves to be the least of their problems. Wikipedia β†—
Fun Facts
  • It remains one of the highest-rated comedy films of 1958 among dedicated fans.
  • Vittorio Gassman spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
Audience Consensus

Big Deal on Madonna Street is a 1958 comedy, crime film directed by Mario Monicelli. Best friends Peppe and Mario are thieves, but they're not very good at it. Still, Peppe thinks that he's finally devised a master heist that will make them rich.

With the help of some fellow criminals, he plans to dig a tunnel from a rented apartment to the pawnshop next door, where they can rob the safe. But his plan is far from foolproof, and the fact that no one in the group has any experience digging tunnels proves to be the least of their problems. The film has been rated by 769 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a comedy film, Big Deal on Madonna Street delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Big Deal on Madonna Street (1958) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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