The Basilisks
1963, Italian. Directed by Lina Wertmüller.
Francesco, Sergio, and Antonio, three young men in a small, poverty-stricken village, lead uneventful lives. As all three are unemployed, they pass time roaming the streets and chasing girls. One day, Antonio's aunt asks him to stay with her and his cousins in Rome. He accepts and enrolls at a university, leaving his two friends behind to envy him for his new upscale lifestyle. But eventually Antonio returns, initially just for a day. Though he boasts about his life, he never returns to Rome and instead opts for his friends and the place he grew up, despite all its shortcomings.
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
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Details
- Released
- 2 September 1963
- Original title
- I basilischi
- Country
- Italy
- Written by
- Lina Wertmüller
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The Basilisks: quick answers
Is The Basilisks worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.6/10 from 56 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Basilisks?
The Basilisks runs 85 minutes (1h 25m).
Does The Basilisks have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Basilisks on?
The Basilisks isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 2 September 1963. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Basilisks?
If you liked The Basilisks, try Mr. Morgan's Last Love, Reality, The Trip to Italy.
Who directed The Basilisks?
The Basilisks (1963) was directed by Lina Wertmüller and stars Stefano Satta Flores, Antonio Petruzzi, Rosanna Santoro.