Sophia Loren in prison? No, she's just visiting... this chaotic Italian comedy.
In the prison of San Vittore there is, among other detainees, a strange type that they call "Il Cavaliere". The latter suffers a conviction for theft and his fellow prisoners have a certain respect for him.
Acting
Sophia Loren's early comedic timing before she became THE Sophia Loren.
Production
Genuine San Vittore prison location adds unlikely authenticity to farce.
Director
Marcello Marchesi
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was one of Sophia Loren's ten—yes, TEN—films released in 1951 alone. The woman was a machine.
Marcello Marchesi was a legendary radio humorist; this film adapts his popular radio character 'Il Cavaliere' for the screen. The transition from audio-only slapstick to visual comedy explains some of the broader physical performances.
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