Il Sorpasso

Il Sorpasso

1962 · 105 min · ★ 8.2 · Drama, Comedy, Adventure

Roberto, a shy law student in Rome, meets Bruno, a forty-year-old exuberant, capricious man, who takes him for a drive through the Roman and Tuscany countries in the summer. When their journey starts to blend into their daily lives though, the pair’s newfound friendship is tested.

Directed by Dino Risi · Written by Ettore Scola

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