Storyline
Rita, a vivacious co-ed flees her boarding school with her music teacher, who is also engaged to her. She wants to take part in a singing contest but her father who is dead against it has her kidnapped. He finally gives in when his wife threatens to sing in the contest herself.
Cast & Crew
Rita Pavone
Rita Santangelo
Lead
Giancarlo Giannini
Paolo Randi
Giulietta Masina
Maria Cristina, mother of Rita
Teddy Reno
Self
Romolo Valli
Bartolomeo Santangelo, father of Rita
Raffaele Pisu
Sergeant
Caterina Boratto
Marchioness Filangeri
Mita Medici
Vanessa
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Lina Wertmüller's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Don't Sting the Mosquito is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
