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Manolesta

6.519811h 35mMovieComedy

Gino Quirino aka Manolesta, a thief and a con man, lives on a barge anchored on the Tiber with Bruno, his young son. Gino ends up in the crosshairs of the social worker Dr. Angela De Maria, and he is forced to find an honest job.

DirectorPasquale Festa Campanile
WritersEnrico Oldoini·Ottavio Jemma
ProducersAurelio De Laurentiis·Luigi De Laurentiis

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Not available in United States
Streaming in 1 other country

Manolesta isn't on any streaming service in United States right now, but it's available in Italy. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Pasquale Festa Campanile

TMTomas Milian
Tomas Milian
Gino Quirino
GRGiovanna Ralli
Giovanna Ralli
Dott.ssa Angela De Maria
PFPaco Fabrini
Paco Fabrini
Bruno Quirino
APArmando Pugliese
Armando Pugliese
Rosario
ARAdriana Russo
Adriana Russo
Angela
CCClara Colosimo
Clara Colosimo
Assistente sociale
EAEnnio Antonelli
Ennio Antonelli
Muratore
MPMassimo Pittarello
Massimo Pittarello
Mammola
TFTom Felleghy
Tom Felleghy
Giudice
VSValentino Simeoni
Valentino Simeoni
Carcerato
NPNello Pazzafini
Nello Pazzafini
Autista atac (uncredited)
LFLuciano Foti
Luciano Foti
uomo allo sportello (uncredited)

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Manolesta — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Manolesta?

Manolesta isn't on any streaming service in United States yet, but it's available in Italy. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Manolesta on Netflix?

No, Manolesta is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026.

Is Manolesta on Amazon Prime Video?

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Where can I watch Manolesta for free?

Manolesta isn't streaming in United States yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Manolesta?

Manolesta hasn't started streaming in United States yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around April 2, 1981. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.