Tragedy of a Ridiculous Man
1981, Italian. Directed by Bernardo Bertolucci.
The son of the owner of a large Italian cheese factory is kidnapped, but as the factory is on the verge of bankruptcy the owner hatches a plan to use the ransom money as reinvestment in the factory.
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 50 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Bernardo BertolucciDirector
- Ugo TognazziPrimo Spaggiari
- Anouk AiméeBarbara Spaggiari
- Laura MoranteLaura
- Victor CavalloAdelfo
- Olimpia Carlisila chiromante Romola
- Vittorio CaprioliMaresciallo Angrisani
- Renato SalvatoriColonnello Macchi
- Ricky TognazziGiovanni Spaggiari, figlio di Primo
- Margherita Chiarila servante
- Gaetano Ferrarile garde
- Cosimo Cinierimagistrato
- Franco TrevisiCast
Details
- Released
- 1 October 1981
- Original title
- La tragedia di un uomo ridicolo
- Country
- Italy
- Written by
- Bernardo Bertolucci
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Tragedy of a Ridiculous Man: quick answers
Is Tragedy of a Ridiculous Man worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 50 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Tragedy of a Ridiculous Man?
Tragedy of a Ridiculous Man runs 116 minutes (1h 56m).
Does Tragedy of a Ridiculous Man have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Tragedy of a Ridiculous Man. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Tragedy of a Ridiculous Man parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Tragedy of a Ridiculous Man is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Tragedy of a Ridiculous Man on?
Tragedy of a Ridiculous Man isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 October 1981. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Tragedy of a Ridiculous Man?
If you liked Tragedy of a Ridiculous Man, try The Raffle, Five Seconds, The Stolen Caravaggio.
Who directed Tragedy of a Ridiculous Man?
Tragedy of a Ridiculous Man (1981) was directed by Bernardo Bertolucci and stars Ugo Tognazzi, Anouk Aimée, Laura Morante.