I soliti ignoti
(The Usual Unidentified Thieves)
(a.k.a. "Big Deal on Madonna Street" -- US, 1960)

Italy (1958): Comedy/Crime

Featuring the considerable talents of one of Italy's most beloved comics, Vittorio Gassman, this riotous takeoff on classic caper films such as Rififi (1955) centers on the attempts of a clumsy small-time thief to organize his fellow crooks and knock off a jewelry store on the title street. Unfortunately, despite their careful planning and hard work, the day of the actual heist turns into a hilariously inept and comical mess when the personal lives of the aspiring master criminals interfere with their work. Directed by Mario Monicelli. Cast also features Renato Salvatori, Memmo Carotenuto, Rosanna Rory, Carla Gravina and Claudia Cardinale. (Cinecittá-Lux Film/UMPO) (Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide)

· Foreign Language Film Award 1958: (Italy)

1 nomination