Rita the Mosquito
1966, Italian. Directed by Lina Wertmüller.
Vivacious co-ed Rita falls in love with her music teacher, who leads a double life: bespectacled professor by day, rock star by night.
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Lina WertmüllerDirector
- Rita PavoneRita
- Giancarlo GianniniPaolo Randi
- Peppino De FilippoCarmelo Pappagone
- Nino TarantoDirector of education
- Bice ValoriLuigina, the school director
- Turi FerroSicilian professor
- Milena VukotićDance instructor
- Giusi Raspani DandoloCast
- Laura EfrikianLili
- Mirella PamphiliMrs. Bonfanti
- Vittorio CongiaCiccio
- Ugo FangareggiWolfgang
Details
- Released
- 30 September 1966
- Original title
- Rita la zanzara
- Country
- Italy
- Written by
- Sergio Bonotti, Lina Wertmüller
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Rita the Mosquito: quick answers
What comes after Rita the Mosquito?
Next in the series: Don't Sting the Mosquito (1967).
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How long is Rita the Mosquito?
Rita the Mosquito runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Does Rita the Mosquito have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Rita the Mosquito on?
Rita the Mosquito isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 30 September 1966. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Rita the Mosquito?
If you liked Rita the Mosquito, try Good Vibrations, Grace of My Heart, Cadillac Records.
Who directed Rita the Mosquito?
Rita the Mosquito (1966) was directed by Lina Wertmüller and stars Rita Pavone, Giancarlo Giannini, Peppino De Filippo.