A reclusive hermit is unwillingly thrust into the spotlight by an eager TV crew.
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.
Quick Answer
The Prophet is a 1968 Italian comedy film directed by Dino Risi about a man who abandons modern life to live as a hermit, only to be rediscovered by a television crew and drawn back into civilization.
Programmer's Pick
Dino Risi delivers a sharp satire on modernity, pitting a would-be hermit against the relentless curiosity of the media. Vittorio Gassman’s fish-out-of-water performance gives this screwball comedy bite, especially once the TV crew—and a determined devotee—invade his self-imposed exile.
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Overview
Details & Specs
- 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)
Cast & Crew
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Why Cult
Watch as an antisocial man’s peaceful retreat is upended when a television crew drags him back into the spotlight.
The film skewers both consumer society and the absurdities of TV culture with a blend of satire and slapstick.
Ann-Margret adds spark as a woman determined to make the hermit her latest conquest.
The film opens with animated credits, setting a playful tone from the very first frame.
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Questions from the Vault
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.
Where can I watch The Prophet? +
The Prophet is available to stream on SassyFlix.
