The Strange Type (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1963, The Strange Type is a comedy film directed by Lucio Fulci, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Peppino, a slow-witted local villager of the Italian resort town of Amalfi, is bribed to impersonate famed rock and roll star Adriano Celentano for autographs and personal appearances. While Celentano tries to romance Emanuela Mazzolani, the daughter of a well-to-do resident who dissaproves of the union between his daughter and the man he thinks of as a "punk", Peppino, unaware of the true nature of his job to impersonate Celentano, tries to deal with his girlfriend's newborn baby which gets switched around between him and Celentano.
Who’s in it. The Strange Type stars Adriano Celentano as Peppino, Claudia Mori as Carmelina, Donatella Turri as Emanuela Mazzolani and Giacomo Furia as Direttore dell'hotel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Strange Type has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Strange Type page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Strange Type tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Strange Type (1963)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Strange Type change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Strange Type worth watching?
- The Strange Type holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Strange Type?
- The Strange Type stars Adriano Celentano, Claudia Mori, Donatella Turri, Giacomo Furia and Rosalba Neri.
- When was The Strange Type released?
- The Strange Type was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.