The Black Sheep
6.3
The Honourable Mario Agosti, incorruptible politician, has a twin brother, Filippo, hedonist and swindler, the true black sheep of the family. Posing as the illustrious brother, Filippo comes into contact with the world of politics and finance, and is not slow to profit from the powerful characters whom he gets to know. Mario will have to serve the paradoxical consequences.
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Cast
22 people
Vittorio Gassman
Mario Agasti / Filippo Agasti
Known for
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Big Deal on Madonna Street
Lisa Gastoni
Alma - moglie di Mario
Known for
Voice from the Stone
The Last Four Days
Adrienne La Russa
Kitty
Known for
The Man Who Fell to Earth
Giampiero Albertini
Santarini
Known for
Return of Sabata
Many Wars Ago
Ennio Balbo
Suocero di Agasti
Known for
Day of Anger
The Day of the Owl
Umberto D'Orsi
Roberto Franceschini 'Pampero'
Known for
Fantozzi
Complexes
Fiorenzo Fiorentini
Bertieri
Known for
The Monk of Monza
Gli onorevoli
Marisa Fabbri
Wife of Mattia
Known for
Four Flies on Grey Velvet
Rabid Dogs
Ettore Mattia
Minister Mattia
Also in
The Overcoat
The Black Belly of the Tarantula
Lino Banfi
Journalist (uncredited)
Known for
L'allenatore nel pallone
Where Am I Going?
Antonio Centa
commendator Mannocchi
Known for
The Wages of Fear
A Difficult Life
James Riley
Felix Désiré Tombalassa, president of Zemia
Luciano Salce Director · Ennio De Concini Screenplay Adriano Baracco Screenplay
First release November 9, 1968 · Produced in Italy · Production Ital-Noleggio Cinematografico
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Fair Film
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Ital-Noleggio Cinematografico
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Italy
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Original title
La pecora nera
Original language
Italian
Spoken on screen
Italian
Release dates
Italy · November 9, 1968
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No release date listed for United States.
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