It Happened in the Penitentiary (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1955, It Happened in the Penitentiary is a comedy film directed by Giorgio Bianchi, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. A prison warden keeps a diary in which he writes about the convicts he meets and their lives.
Who’s in it. It Happened in the Penitentiary stars Aldo Fabrizi as Cesare Cantelli, Nino Besozzi as Professor Zaccanti, Mara Berni as Mara and Alberto Sordi as Giulio Parmitoni, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, It Happened in the Penitentiary 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 It Happened in the Penitentiary page.
If you liked it. Fans of It Happened in the Penitentiary tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch It Happened in the Penitentiary (1955)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for It Happened in the Penitentiary change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is It Happened in the Penitentiary worth watching?
- It Happened in the Penitentiary holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in It Happened in the Penitentiary?
- It Happened in the Penitentiary stars Aldo Fabrizi, Nino Besozzi, Mara Berni, Alberto Sordi and Walter Chiari.
- When was It Happened in the Penitentiary released?
- It Happened in the Penitentiary was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.