Cops and Robbers (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1951, Cops and Robbers is a comedy and drama film directed by Mario Monicelli, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. Esposito is a thief who cons tourists in Rome. Officer Bottoni manages to catch him and starts persecuting him. When Esposito manages to flee, Bottoni's superiors inform him that he'll lose his job if he can't catch Esposito.
Who’s in it. Cops and Robbers stars Aldo Fabrizi as Brigadiere Bottoni, Totò as Ferdinando Esposito, Ave Ninchi as Giovanna Bottoni and William Tubbs as Mr. Locuzzo, the Tourist, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Cops and Robbers has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cops and Robbers page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cops and Robbers tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cops and Robbers (1951)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Cops and Robbers change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Cops and Robbers worth watching?
- Cops and Robbers holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Cops and Robbers?
- Cops and Robbers stars Aldo Fabrizi, Totò, Ave Ninchi, William Tubbs and Pina Piovani.
- When was Cops and Robbers released?
- Cops and Robbers was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.