Desperate and unable to ride a bicycle, Totò proclaims that he would sell his soul to the devil to win. A demon promptly appears and grants him incredible athletic ability in exchange for his soul after the race concludes.
The film is celebrated for its heavy use of real-world sports crossovers: Tot C3 B2 al giro dItalia (1948)
As the final stage nears, Totò realizes the gravity of his deal and tries desperately to lose the race to save his soul. 🚴♂️ Cultural and Sports Significance Desperate and unable to ride a bicycle, Totò
It features numerous playing themselves, including Fausto Coppi, Gino Bartali, and Fiorenzo Magni (who actually won the real 1948 Giro d'Italia). 🎬 Film Overview Director: Mario Mattoli Writers: Vittorio
is a landmark 1948 Italian comedy film directed by Mario Mattoli and starring the legendary comedian Totò. It is historically significant as the first film to feature Totò's name directly in the title. 🎬 Film Overview Director: Mario Mattoli Writers: Vittorio Metz and Marcello Marchesi Composer: Nino Rota (renowned for The Godfather ) Release Date: December 30, 1948 Runtime: 88 minutes 📖 Plot Summary
While acting as a jury member for a beauty contest, Totò falls madly in love with a beautiful contestant named Doriana. To gracefully reject his marriage proposal, she jokingly claims she will only marry him if he wins the grueling Giro d'Italia (Tour of Italy) bicycle race.
Totò enters the race and begins aggressively leading and winning stages, effortlessly leaving the era's greatest cycling legends in the dust.