# Il Sorpasso (1962)

> An inhibited law student is swept into a reckless holiday drive that challenges his carefully restricted life.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/14272

## Facts

- Runtime: 105 min
- Genres: Drama, Comedy, Adventure
- Director: Dino Risi
- Cast: Vittorio Gassman, Jean-Louis Trintignant, Catherine Spaak, Claudio Gora, Luciana Angiolillo, Linda Sini, Franca Polesello, Bruna Simionato
- TMDB rating: 8.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0056512/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: witty, exuberant, wistful, lazy sunday, summer afternoon

## Synopsis

A spontaneous road trip reveals the unexpected joys of life and friendship.

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