It Started in Naples
1960, English. Directed by Melville Shavelson.
You'll want to be there when the fun starts!
Mike Hamilton, a Philadelphia lawyer, comes to Naples to settle the estate of his long estranged "black sheep" brother. Once there, he discovers that the deceased has left an 8 year old boy who is being raised by Michael's sister-in-law Lucia Curcio. To complicate matters, Lucia happens to be a sexy nightclub performer.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 85 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch It Started in Naples
It Started in Naples isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
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Cast & crew
- Melville ShavelsonDirector
- Clark GableMichael Hamilton
- Sophia LorenLucia Curcio
- Vittorio De SicaMario Vitale
- Marietto AngelettiNando Hamilton
- Paolo CarliniRenzo
- Giovanni FilidoroGennariello
- Claudio ErmelliLuigi
- Bob CunninghamDon McGuire - Train Passenger
- Marco TulliCast
- Carlo RizzoCast
- Yvonne MonlaurCast
- Liana Del BalzoCast
Details
- Released
- 6 August 1960
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Melville Shavelson, Suso Cecchi d'Amico, Jack Rose
- Box office
- $2.3M
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It Started in Naples: quick answers
Is It Started in Naples worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 85 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is It Started in Naples?
It Started in Naples runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Does It Started in Naples have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for It Started in Naples. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
It Started in Naples parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
It Started in Naples is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is It Started in Naples on?
It Started in Naples isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 2 November 2026.)
What movies are like It Started in Naples?
If you liked It Started in Naples, try Father Goose, The Magus, Avanti!.
Who directed It Started in Naples?
It Started in Naples (1960) was directed by Melville Shavelson and stars Clark Gable, Sophia Loren, Vittorio De Sica.