Man, Beast and Virtue (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1953, Man, Beast and Virtue is a comedy film directed by Steno, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. Paolino, a teacher at an elementary school near Naples, appears nervous for a few days and his friends do not know why. The man is the lover of Assunta, the mother of one of his pupils, and he discovers that she has become pregnant.
Who’s in it. Man, Beast and Virtue stars Totò as Prof. Paolino, Orson Welles as Captain Perella, the Beast, Viviane Romance as Assunta Perella and Mario Castellani as The doctor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Man, Beast and Virtue 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 Man, Beast and Virtue page.
If you liked it. Fans of Man, Beast and Virtue tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Man, Beast and Virtue (1953)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Man, Beast and Virtue change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Man, Beast and Virtue worth watching?
- Man, Beast and Virtue holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Man, Beast and Virtue?
- Man, Beast and Virtue stars Totò, Orson Welles, Viviane Romance, Mario Castellani and Rocco D'Assunta.
- When was Man, Beast and Virtue released?
- Man, Beast and Virtue was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.