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Il commissario Lo Gatto 1986

★ 6.2110 votes91 min📅 1986-12-04

In this offbeat 1986 Italian comedy-thriller, legendary comic actor Lino Banfi takes on the role of Commissioner Lo Gatto, a bumbling but determined police officer stationed at the Vatican.

Director: Dino Risi

Cast

Lino Banfi
Lino Banfi
commissario Natale Lo Gatto
Maurizio Ferrini
Maurizio Ferrini
agente Gino Gridelli
Maurizio Micheli
Maurizio Micheli
Vito Ragusa
Isabel Russinova
Isabel Russinova
Maria Papetti/Wilma Cerulli
Galeazzo Benti
Galeazzo Benti
barone Fricò
Renata Attivissimo
Renata Attivissimo
Addolorata Patanè
Nicoletta Boris
Nicoletta Boris
Annunziata Patanè
Albano Bufalini
Albano Bufalini
Salvatore Calì, il farmacista
Roberto Della Casa
Roberto Della Casa
architetto Arcuni
Gianni Franco
Gianni Franco
dottor Pedretti, detto Bazooka

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Il commissario Lo Gatto (1986) about?

This 1986 Italian comedy follows Commissioner Lo Gatto as he's sent from the Vatican to a quiet Sicilian island after offending the Pope. When a tourist vanishes, his investigation uncovers a web of local secrets and comedic chaos. Think of it as a mix of lighthearted crime-solving and eccentric Sicilian charm.

Who directed Il commissario Lo Gatto?

Dino Risi directed *Il commissario Lo Gatto*. A master of Italian comedy, Risi crafted films that balanced humor with social commentary, making this a standout in his filmography.

Who stars in Il commissario Lo Gatto?

The film stars Lino Banfi as the titular commissioner, alongside comedy heavyweights Maurizio Ferrini, Maurizio Micheli, Isabel Russinova, and Galeazzo Benti.

Is Il commissario Lo Gatto (1986) worth watching?

While not a blockbuster, *Il commissario Lo Gatto* delivers classic Italian comedy with a unique premise. Fans of 80s Italian films or Lino Banfi's work may find it a charming diversion, blending humor with a light mystery.

How long is Il commissario Lo Gatto?

The film runs for 91 minutes.

About Il commissario Lo Gatto (1986) — A Comedy-Mystery with Lino Banfi as a Bumbling Commissioner

In this offbeat 1986 Italian comedy-thriller, legendary comic actor Lino Banfi takes on the role of Commissioner Lo Gatto, a bumbling but determined police officer stationed at the Vatican. When a priest's murder investigation leads him to question the Pope himself, Lo Gatto finds himself exiled to the sleepy Sicilian island of Favignana—where the real chaos begins.

After a tourist mysteriously disappears, the seemingly tranquil island becomes the stage for a convoluted web of intrigue. With little to do but poke around, Lo Gatto's amateur sleuthing spirals into a tangled affair involving local eccentrics, hidden secrets, and more twists than a Sicilian alleyway. Directed by the sharp-witted Dino Risi, *Il commissario Lo Gatto (1986)* blends absurd humor with lighthearted crime-solving, offering a quirky snapshot of 1980s Italian cinema.