Johnny Stecchino (Johnny Toothpick)

Johnny Stecchino (Johnny Toothpick) (1991)

  • 46% of critics liked it
    (13 reviews)

  • 82% of users liked it
    (4,069 ratings)

Comedian Roberto Benigni wrote and directed this Italian farce, in which he stars as Dante, a bus driver who is the exact double of the infamous gangster Johnny Toothpick (Benigni again). After Dante meets Johnny's girlfriend Maria (Nicoletta Braschi), he travels to her Palermo villa, where it… More

R, 1 hr. 40 min.
Directed By
Roberto Benigni
Genres
Art House & International, Comedy
In Theaters
Jan 1, 1991 Wide
On DVD
Oct 13, 1993
New Line Cinema

Critic Reviews

  • Dan Lybarger, Nitrate Online

    An enjoyably goofy ganster comedy.

  • Fred Topel, About.com

    Below average Benigni. Somewhat cute, but Monster is far better.

  • Chuck Rudolph, Matinee Magazine

    Amusing, but a far cry from fully utilizing Benigni's comic timing.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Michael S


    A comedic gem from the (almost) always great Roberto Benigni.

  • MJS M


    A brain-dead Italian comedy from the famous Roberto Benigni, I watched it as part of my Italian class. I thought Life is beautiful was all right, so I was interested to see what Benigni would be like in a more traditional comedy. Sure enough, Benigni remains a pretty fun and… More

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