The New Monsters

The New Monsters

1977 · 115 min · ★ 7.0 · Comedy

A collection of dark-humoured vignettes, including tales of a cardinal with a liberal congregation, a motorist and a hitchhiker, mentally challenged tramps, parents contemplating their daughter's participation in a pornographic film, and a conniving husband.

Directed by Mario Monicelli · Written by Agenore Incrocci

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