Italy is Rotten (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1976, Italy is Rotten is a comedy film directed by Steno, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. Two Sicilian's, Peppe Truzzoliti and Antonio Mancuso, decide, after a misadventure with some mafia drug dealers, to leave the cold and racist Turin to return to their native land. Along for the ride with them is Domenica, a beautiful girl from Veneto, who had arrived in Turin in search of work, but due to a number of setbacks, had been forced into prostitution.
Who’s in it. Italy is Rotten stars Dalila Di Lazzaro as Domenica Chiaregato, Teo Teocoli as Peppe Truzzoliti, Mario Scarpetta as Antonio Mancuso and Mario Carotenuto as cavalier Amedeo Zerolli, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Italy is Rotten has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Italy is Rotten page.
If you liked it. Fans of Italy is Rotten tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Italy is Rotten (1976)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Italy is Rotten change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Italy is Rotten worth watching?
- Italy is Rotten holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Italy is Rotten?
- Italy is Rotten stars Dalila Di Lazzaro, Teo Teocoli, Mario Scarpetta, Mario Carotenuto and Duilio Del Prete.
- When was Italy is Rotten released?
- Italy is Rotten was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.