The Overcoat
1952, Italian. Directed by Alberto Lattuada.
Based on the Nikolai Gogol story but set in 1950s Italy, "The Overcoat" is the story of a poor city hall clerk whose only desire is to buy a new overcoat.
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Alberto LattuadaDirector
- Renato RascelCarmine De Carmine
- Yvonne SansonCaterina
- Giulio StivalThe Mayor
- Giulio CalìThe Tailor
- Ettore MattiaSecretary General
- Olinto CristinaProfessor Filini
- Anna CarenaLandlady
- Sandro SomarèVittoria's Boyfriend
- Luigi MonetaOld Marshal Bandini
- Silvio BagoliniThe Street Vendor
- Dina PerbelliniWife of the Mayor
- Loris GizziBuilder #1
Details
- Released
- 3 October 1952
- Original title
- Il cappotto
- Country
- Italy
- Written by
- Alberto Lattuada, Enzo Curreli, Giordano Corsi
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What The Overcoat is based on
The Overcoat is based on The Overcoat (1842) by Nikolai Gogol.
1842
The Overcoat
By Nikolai Gogol
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How long is The Overcoat?
The Overcoat runs 103 minutes (1h 43m).
Does The Overcoat have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Overcoat. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
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Which OTT platform is The Overcoat on?
The Overcoat isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Overcoat?
If you liked The Overcoat, try Afterlife of the Party, The Man Without Gravity, A Thousand Words.
Who directed The Overcoat?
The Overcoat (1952) was directed by Alberto Lattuada and stars Renato Rascel, Yvonne Sanson, Giulio Stival.
What is The Overcoat based on?
The Overcoat is based on The Overcoat (1842) by Nikolai Gogol.