Movie

It Happened in the Penitentiary

★ 6.3(22)19551h 31m

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Good to know

Director: Giorgio Bianchi
Release date: 1955-10-19
Runtime: 1h 31m
Language: Italian
Status: Released
Country: Italy
Studio: Fortunia Film

It Happened in the Penitentiary — trailer

About It Happened in the Penitentiary

It Happened in the Penitentiary is a 1955 movie in the Comedy genre, directed by Giorgio Bianchi, starring Aldo Fabrizi, Alberto Sordi and Mara Berni. It has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.3/10 from 22 viewers. Below you can see where to watch It Happened in the Penitentiary in France — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A prison warden keeps a diary in which he writes about the convicts he meets and their lives.

Cast

Aldo Fabrizi

Cesare Cantelli

Alberto Sordi

Giulio Parmitoni

Mara Berni

Mara

Walter Chiari

Walter Polacchi

Peppino De Filippo

Peppino

Nino Besozzi

Professor Zaccanti

Mario Riva

Mario

Riccardo Billi

Riccardo

Ignazio Balsamo

detenuto

Enrico Luzi

detenuto

Turi Pandolfini

detenuto

Carlo Romano

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch It Happened in the Penitentiary in France?+

It Happened in the Penitentiary is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in France. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is It Happened in the Penitentiary on Netflix?+

It Happened in the Penitentiary is not on Netflix in France right now.

How long is It Happened in the Penitentiary?+

It Happened in the Penitentiary has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

Who stars in It Happened in the Penitentiary?+

It Happened in the Penitentiary stars Aldo Fabrizi, Alberto Sordi, Mara Berni, Walter Chiari and Peppino De Filippo.

When did It Happened in the Penitentiary come out?+

It Happened in the Penitentiary is a 1955 movie directed by Giorgio Bianchi.

What genre is It Happened in the Penitentiary?+

It Happened in the Penitentiary is Comedy film.

Who directed It Happened in the Penitentiary?+

It Happened in the Penitentiary was directed by Giorgio Bianchi.