Il Cilindro (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film
Released in 1978, Il Cilindro is a comedy film directed by Eduardo De Filippo.
What it’s about. The comedy, centered on five characters (Rita, Rodolfo, Agostino, Bettina, and Don Attilio - "o viecchio pazzo"-), has as background the Italy of the 60s between the economic boom and the perennial unemployment crisis. The cylinder, well explained by "Agostino-Eduardo" in the comedy, is a representation of power, designed to intimidate the ignorant for its only evocative "power". It can also be seen as a sort of "Pirandellian mask", where the character of Augustine wears it to defend himself and represent something that he is not.
Who’s in it. Il Cilindro stars Eduardo De Filippo as Agostino Muscariello, Monica Vitti as Rita, Luca De Filippo as Rodolfo and Pupella Maggio as Bettina.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Il Cilindro page.
If you liked it. Fans of Il Cilindro tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Il Cilindro (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Il Cilindro change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Il Cilindro?
- Il Cilindro stars Eduardo De Filippo, Monica Vitti, Luca De Filippo and Pupella Maggio.
- When was Il Cilindro released?
- Il Cilindro was released in 1978.