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The Basilisks

1963Movie1 h 25 min

ComedyDrama
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Rotten Tomatoes–67%
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Rotten Tomatoes–67%

Summary

Francesco, Sergio, and Antonio, three young men in a small, poverty-stricken village, lead uneventful lives. As all three are unemployed, they pass time roaming the streets and chasing girls.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Background watch

Where to watch

Set your services

Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

Movies with

Cast

2 of 2

Crew

Directed by
Lina Wertmüller
Written by
Lina Wertmüller
Produced by
Lionello Santi
Music by
Ennio Morricone

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 2, 1963 · 1 h 25 min · Drama, Comedy

Released
September 2, 1963
Runtime
1 h 25 min
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Original language
Italian
Made in
Italy
Available in
9 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Basilisks?"

Questions about The Basilisks

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Basilisks?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Basilisks worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 7.2).

Will The Basilisks make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is The Basilisks plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Basilisks in English?

Italian

No, it was made in Italian.