Don't Sting the Mosquito
1967, Italian. Directed by Lina Wertmüller.
Rita, a vivacious co-ed flees her boarding school with her music teacher, who is also engaged to her. She wants to take part in a singing contest but her father who is dead against it has her kidnapped. He finally gives in when his wife threatens to sing in the contest herself.
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Lina WertmüllerDirector
- Rita PavoneRita Santangelo
- Giancarlo GianniniPaolo Randi
- Giulietta MasinaMaria Cristina, mother of Rita
- Teddy RenoSelf
- Romolo ValliBartolomeo Santangelo, father of Rita
- Raffaele PisuSergeant
- Caterina BorattoMarchioness Filangeri
- Mita MediciVanessa
- Mirella PamphiliHousekeeper
- Giusi Raspani DandoloDirector
- Bice ValoriCast
- Alfredo CensiCast
Details
- Released
- 24 March 1967
- Original title
- Non stuzzicate la zanzara
- Country
- Italy
- Written by
- Lina Wertmüller
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Don't Sting the Mosquito: quick answers
What should I watch before Don't Sting the Mosquito?
Watch Rita the Mosquito (1966) first.
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How long is Don't Sting the Mosquito?
Don't Sting the Mosquito runs 124 minutes (2h 4m).
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Which OTT platform is Don't Sting the Mosquito on?
Don't Sting the Mosquito isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 24 March 1967. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Don't Sting the Mosquito?
If you liked Don't Sting the Mosquito, try Soul Men, Back to the Beach, A Song Is Born.
Who directed Don't Sting the Mosquito?
Don't Sting the Mosquito (1967) was directed by Lina Wertmüller and stars Rita Pavone, Giancarlo Giannini, Giulietta Masina.