Accadde Al Penitenziario (1955) Guide

(Alberto Sordi), a notorious and manipulative forger who upends the life of a humble clerk. Cast and Production

(Walter Chiari), who ends up behind bars after a "dark lady" falsely accuses him of stealing from a jewelry shop. Accadde al penitenziario (1955)

(1955) is an Italian comedy directed by Giorgio Bianchi . It serves as an anthology of sorts, centered around the life of a kind-hearted prison guard and the inmates he oversees. Plot Overview (Alberto Sordi), a notorious and manipulative forger who

The film features an ensemble cast of some of Italy's most famous comedy stars of the 1950s: as Caesar, the guard. Alberto Sordi as Giulio. Walter Chiari as Walter. Peppino De Filippo . Mara Berni . Key Details Release Year Director Giorgio Bianchi Genre Runtime Approximately 95 minutes Cinematography Tonino Delli Colli It serves as an anthology of sorts, centered

Through Caesar’s diary, the film explores several comedic and sometimes poignant vignettes of the prisoners, including: