A reluctant hermit becomes an unlikely media sensation in Dino Risi's Italian comedy.
THE PROPHET
In this comedy, a woman becomes one of a guru's many devotees and decides to establish a personal relationship with him so she can number him among her many conquests.
The Prophet is a 1968 Italian comedy film directed by Dino Risi about Pietro Breccia, a hermit who is thrust back into civilization after being discovered by a TV crew.
Synopsis
- Director
- Dino Risi
- Writers
- Ruggero Maccari, Dino Risi, Ettore Scola
- Release
- 1968
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Country
- Italy
- Language
- Italian
- Genres
- Comedy
- Also Known As
- The Prophet, Mr. Kinky, Il profeta (original title)
Why Cult
Watch as a reclusive man's quiet life is upended by a television scoop and a civilization he tried to escape.
Dino Risi directs and Vittorio Gassman stars, delivering a witty critique of consumer culture and celebrity.
This comedy comes with a dose of bikersploitation, adding a layer of countercultural flair to the social satire.
Ann-Margret brings a seductive spark to the mix as a woman determined to add the reluctant guru to her list of conquests.
Themes & Keywords
Questions from the Vault
What is The Prophet about? +
The Prophet follows Pietro Breccia, a hermit who is brought back into society after a TV crew discovers him, complicating his peaceful seclusion.
When was The Prophet released? +
The Prophet was released in 1968.
Who directed The Prophet? +
The Prophet was directed by Dino Risi.
How long is The Prophet? +
The Prophet has a runtime of 100 minutes.
What genre is The Prophet? +
The Prophet is a comedy.
