: A collaborative effort involving Nino Martoglio, Amleto Palermi, and the influential Cesare Zavattini.
: The film was produced at the famous Cinecittà Studios in Rome and released during the golden era of Italian neorealism-adjacent comedies. Viewing Context San Giovanni decollato (1940).mp4
: Totò plays Mastr'Antonio Miciaccio, a humble shoemaker and caretaker in Naples who is deeply devoted to a painting of "Saint John the Beheaded". The story follows his comedic attempts to catch a thief stealing oil from the Saint's candle and his interference in his daughter's love life. Cast & Crew : Directors : Amleto Palermi and Giorgio Bianchi. Lead Actors : Totò, Titina De Filippo, and Silvana Jachino. : A collaborative effort involving Nino Martoglio, Amleto