Il Sorpasso (1962) – Filming Locations
Drama / Comedy / Adventure · Directed by Dino Risi · Starring Vittorio Gassman, Catherine Spaak
Roberto, a shy law student in Rome, meets Bruno, a forty-year-old exuberant, capricious man, who takes him for a drive through the Roman and Tuscany countries in the summer. When their journey starts to blend into their daily lives though, the pair’s newfound friendship is tested.
Where was Il Sorpasso filmed?
- Rome, Italy — Via Veneto, Rome – Opening scenes with Bruno and Roberto driving through Rome's famous boulevard. The iconic street serves as the starting point for the two protagonists' road trip adventure through Rome.
- Amalfi, Italy, Amalfi – Coastal driving scenes with the car navigating the scenic Amalfi roads. The dramatic coastal landscape provides the backdrop for several key driving sequences during their spontaneous journey.
- Ravello, Italy, Ravello – The villa scenes and town sequences where the characters encounter various situations. This picturesque hillside town on the Amalfi Coast served as a major location for the film's pivotal social encounters.
- Naples, Italy, Naples – Urban scenes during the characters' journey through southern Italy. Naples served as another major stop during the film's episodic road trip narrative.