Crazy Desire (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1962, Crazy Desire is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Luciano Salce, running about 110 minutes. “There are 25 years between them... a man too old to go so fast... a girl too young to go so far!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A middle-aged businessman meets a band of rowdy youths and is smitten by one, named Francesca.
Who’s in it. Crazy Desire stars Ugo Tognazzi as Ing. Antonio Berlinghieri, Catherine Spaak as Francesca, Gianni Garko as Piero and Franco Giacobini as Carlo Alberghetti, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Crazy Desire has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Crazy Desire page.
If you liked it. Fans of Crazy Desire tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Crazy Desire (1962)?
- In US, Crazy Desire is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Crazy Desire worth watching?
- Crazy Desire holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Crazy Desire?
- Crazy Desire stars Ugo Tognazzi, Catherine Spaak, Gianni Garko, Franco Giacobini and Oliviero Prunas.
- When was Crazy Desire released?
- Crazy Desire was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.