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🎬 Movie

The Little Devil

1988 · 99 min Comedy Fantasy
⭐ 6.7 / 10 · TMDB

Father Maurice, a priest living in a residential college for priests in Rome, is called out one day to "exorcise" the devil from someone. The devil turns out to be in the form of a fun-loving man called Giuditta. What Father Maurice doesn't know is that this type of devil will turn his life around.

📋 Film Details

Original Title Il piccolo diavolo
Year 1988
Country Italy
Genre Comedy, Fantasy
Director Roberto Benigni
Runtime 99 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.7/10 (430 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

This is a comedy that knows its limits. Doesn't reach for grotesque when irony is enough, doesn't ask the audience to take things too seriously.

Worth watching for a good mood and a couple of genuinely funny moments. Doesn't promise depth — but doesn't pretend to have it either.

Good for watching with people who need to unwind after a long day. Not for those seeking depth.

Director: Roberto Benigni

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: With friends or a partner when you don't want anything complicated. Good mood guaranteed.

🎭 Cast

Roberto Benigni

Roberto Benigni

Giuditta
Walter Matthau

Walter Matthau

Padre Maurizio
Stefania Sandrelli

Stefania Sandrelli

Patrizia
Giacomo Piperno

Giacomo Piperno

Passeggero sul treno
Franco Fabrizi

Franco Fabrizi

Monsignore
Nicoletta Braschi

Nicoletta Braschi

Nina
Paolo Baroni

Paolo Baroni

Saverio
Annabella Schiavone

Annabella Schiavone

Signora indemoniata
John Karlsen

John Karlsen

Padre confessore
John Lurie

John Lurie

Cusatelli

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