The Screwball
1956, Italian. Directed by Carlo Lizzani.
Achilles, a Hulot-like factotum for an evening newspaper, travels around looking for a scoop in the Milan of the "economic miracle."
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
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- Released
- 20 March 1956
- Original title
- Lo svitato
- Country
- Italy
- Written by
- Carlo Lizzani, Augusto Frassinetti, Dario Fo
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How long is The Screwball?
The Screwball runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Does The Screwball have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Screwball on?
The Screwball isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 20 March 1956. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Screwball?
If you liked The Screwball, try Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa, Goodnight, Ladies and Gentlemen, Ho visto le stelle.
Who directed The Screwball?
The Screwball (1956) was directed by Carlo Lizzani and stars Dario Fo, Franca Rame, Giorgia Moll.