Il comandante (1963) : distribution, intrigue et streaming
1963 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1963, Il comandante is a comédie film directed by Paolo Heusch, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. The retired general Antonio Cavalli is a nuisance to his family: to his wife Francesca who still works, to his son and to his daughter-in-law. Then he finds a job in a building firm. Only by chance Cavalli finds out that his salary is paid by his wife to keep him busy. But the general is well known as a very reliable man, and Sandrelli, the firm's owner, uses him and his name to win a valuable contract. When Sandrelli is arrested, the general finds the money to honour his debt but he is robbed while he is going to the bank...
Who’s in it. Il comandante stars Totò as Col. Antonio Cavalli, Andreina Pagnani as Francesca Cavalli, Mario Castellani as Castelletti and Britt Ekland as Iris, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Il comandante 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 Il comandante page.
If you liked it. Fans of Il comandante tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, La vie est belle and Fight Club.
Questions fréquentes
- Where can I watch Il comandante (1963)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Il comandante change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Il comandante worth watching?
- Il comandante holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comédie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Il comandante?
- Il comandante stars Totò, Andreina Pagnani, Mario Castellani, Britt Ekland and Franco Fabrizi.
- When was Il comandante released?
- Il comandante was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.