The Maniacs (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 1964, The Maniacs is a comedy film directed by Lucio Fulci, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. An anthology of brief comic sketches based on manias, mainly sexual, featuring several figures of Italian society.
Who’s in it. The Maniacs stars Walter Chiari as The Sicilian Hitchhiker (segment "L'autostop") / Car Driver (segment "Il sorpasso") / Pasquale Taddei (segment "La protesta") / Client of Night-clubs (segment "Lo strip"), Enrico Maria Salerno as Castelli, the Successful Novelist (segment "la parolaccia"), Barbara Steele as Barbara (segment "l'hobby") / Brugnoli's Wife (segment "la cambiale") and Raimondo Vianello as Mr. Brugnoli (segment "la cambiale") / Giulio Errani, il commendatore mad about football (segment "Lo sport") / Paolo (segment "I consigli") / His Excellency Micozzi (segment "Le interviste"), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, The Maniacs has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Maniacs page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Maniacs tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Maniacs (1964)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Maniacs change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Maniacs worth watching?
- The Maniacs holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Maniacs?
- The Maniacs stars Walter Chiari, Enrico Maria Salerno, Barbara Steele, Raimondo Vianello and Gaia Germani.
- When was The Maniacs released?
- The Maniacs was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.