''I picari'', internationally released as ''The Rogues'', is a

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film written and directed by Mario Monicelli. It is freely inspired by the Spanish novels ''

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'' and '' Guzman de Alfarache''. The film was co-produced with Spain, where it was released as ''Los alegres pícaros''.

Plot

''I picari'' was the last of Monicelli's films, such as ''

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'', to be set in the Renaissance and medieval eras. As in his previous films, a tilting of the society and surroundings of the characters makes the film a parody of the

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ic lifestyle of the 12th or 13th century. In 17th-century

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, vagrants Lazarillo and Guzman meet as slaves on a ship. Both had a troubled and difficult childhood because of their parents. The first was adopted by a prostitute and a blind wanderer (

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) who earned a living by cheating and stealing. The second was beaten and scourged. Escaping from the ship in which they were held captive, Lazarillo and Guzman stop at a strange place where they cheat a blacksmith. Later, disguised as gentleman, they are hosted by an impoverished nobleman (

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). The two tramps, who hoped to make a fortune by entering the service of a nobleman, are shocked by his poor quarters and dire living conditions. Lazarillo and Guzman then become part of a theater company, scrape together some money, buy a prostitute, and encounter a gang of criminals. One of them kills a king's guard and is sentenced to death. His friend saves him by replacing him with another prisoner.

Cast

Giancarlo Giannini Giancarlo Giannini (born 1 August 1942) is an Italian actor and voice actor. He won the Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actor for his performance in '' Love and Anarchy'' (1973) and received an Academy Award nomination for '' Seven Beauties ...

: Guzman de Alfarache *

Enrico Montesano Enrico Montesano (born 7 June 1945) is an Italian actor and showman. Career Montesano comes from a family involved in theatre, and he made his debut in 1966 in a show named ''Humor nero'', alongside of Vittorio Metz. Later he became a very ...

: Lazarillo de Tormes *

: Marquis Felipe de Aragona *

: the blind wanderer *

Giuliana De Sio Giuliana De Sio (born 2 April 1956) is an Italian actress, the younger sister of pop- folk singer Teresa De Sio. She won two David di Donatello for Best Actress and different Silver Ribbons for Best Actress. Biography and career Giuliana De ...

: Rosario *

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: the pimp * Paolo Hendel: the tutor *

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: Mozzafiato *

Enzo Robutti Enzo Robutti (24 October 1933 – 13 February 2022) was an Italian actor, voice actor, comedian, playwright, and writer. Life and career Born in Bologna, Robutti attended the drama school of the Piccolo Teatro in Milan, and debuted on stage ...

: the Captain of the ship * Blanca Marsillach: Ponzia * Maria Casanova: Pregnant Woman *

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: the leader of the mutinied rowers *

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: the boatswain *

Sabrina Ferilli Sabrina Ferilli (born 28 June 1964) is an Italian theater and film actress. Listed among the best Italian actress, she has won five Nastro d'Argento (including a special award in 2016 for civil engagement for her performance in ''Me, Myself and ...

the young prostitute

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Rogues (film) 1987 films Commedia all'italiana Films directed by Mario Monicelli Films set in the 17th century Films set in Spain 1980s Italian-language films Italian historical comedy films 1980s historical comedy films Films with screenplays by Suso Cecchi d'Amico 1980s Italian films

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