The Return of Don Camillo (1953)
Kernel Score: 80% · 303 TMDB ratings
Genres: Comedy
Released: 1953-06-05
Runtime: 115 minutes
Overview
Energetic priest Don Camillo returns to the town of Brescello for more political and personal duels with Communist mayor Peppone.
The Return of Don Camillo parents' guide: ages 5+
Parents need to know that The Return of Don Camillo is a 1953 Italian comedy about a priest's political and personal rivalry with a Communist mayor in a small village.
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Director
Julien Duvivier
Cast
- Fernandel as Don Camillo Tarocci
- Gino Cervi as Giuseppe "Peppone" Bottazzi
- Arturo Bragaglia as Il cantoniere
- Édouard Delmont as Le docteur Spiletti / Il dottore Spiletti
- Alexandre Rignault as Franceso 'Nero' Gallini
- Saro Urzì as Brusco - il barbiere
- Paolo Stoppa as Marchetti
- Thomy Bourdelle as Cagnola
- Miranda Campa
- Claudy Chapeland as Beppo Bottazzi
The Return of Don Camillo FAQ
Is The Return of Don Camillo good?
The Return of Don Camillo has an 80% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels, our own critic-informed editorial score.
Is The Return of Don Camillo OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 5+. Parents need to know that The Return of Don Camillo is a 1953 Italian comedy about a priest's political and personal rivalry with a Communist mayor in a small village.
What movies are like The Return of Don Camillo?
If you liked The Return of Don Camillo, try Ace of Aces, Fun Is Beautiful, Ladyhawke and Adam's Apples.