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The Orderly (1961): cast, story & where to watch

1961 · Film · ★ 6

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Released in 1961, The Orderly is a comedy film directed by Giorgio Bianchi, running about 99 minutes.

What it’s about. Colonels, majors, lieutenants: all of them live in the same building. Some of them have a wife or children or none, but everyone has his orderly. Major Penna is harassed by Osvaldo's mother. Lt. Martucci gets involved in the love affair between Antonio, his orderly, and Lauretta.

Who’s in it. The Orderly stars Vittorio De Sica as Colonnello Filippo Bitossi, Renato Rascel as Remigio De Acutis, Dorian Gray as Lauretta and Gino Cervi as Maggiore Penna, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Orderly 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 The Orderly page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Orderly tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Orderly (1961)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Orderly change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Orderly worth watching?
The Orderly holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Orderly?
The Orderly stars Vittorio De Sica, Renato Rascel, Dorian Gray, Gino Cervi and Didi Perego.
When was The Orderly released?
The Orderly was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.