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DRAMA . 1993 . 1h 34m . 5.3/10

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In this stylish and offbeat black comedy, Benito ( Jerry Calà) keeps a diary of his sexual fantasies and cravings. As a result of his on-again, off-again relationship with the beautiful and insatiable Luigia (Sabrina Ferilli), his thoughts along these lines have grown increasingly bizarre. For his own part, he is driven to pick up and bed women at almost every opportunity. As the fantasies recorded in his diary consume more and more of his life, and grow darker and darker, his ordinary waking life becomes flatter and duller, until he disappears altogether.

Starring Jerry Calà, Sabrina Ferilli, Valentino Macchi
5.3/10
Rating
1h 34m
Runtime
1993
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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In this stylish and offbeat black comedy, Benito ( Jerry Calà) keeps a diary of his sexual fantasies and cravings. As a result of his on-again, off-again relationship with the beautiful and insatiable Luigia (Sabrina Ferilli), his thoughts along these lines have grown increasingly bizarre. For his own part, he is driven to pick up and bed women at almost every opportunity. As the fantasies recorded in his diary consume more and more of his life, and grow darker and darker, his ordinary waking life becomes flatter and duller, until he disappears altogether.

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Cast
Jerry Calà stars as Benito Balducci in Diary of a Maniac.
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Year context
Diary of a Maniac was released 33 years ago in 1993.
Overview
In this stylish and offbeat black comedy, Benito ( Jerry Calà) keeps a diary of his sexual fantasies and cravings. As a result of his on-again, off-again rel...
Diary of a Maniac is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 34m.

CAST (20)

Jerry Calà
Jerry Calà
Benito Balducci
Sabrina Ferilli
Sabrina Ferilli
Luigia
Valentino Macchi
Valentino Macchi
Chiominto
LL
Laetitia Laneri
Marisa, prostituta incinta
MB
Massimo Bucchi
Don Giuseppe
Piero Nicosia
Piero Nicosia
Il poliziotto cugino di Luigia
Cinzia Monreale
Cinzia Monreale
La ragazza della neve
Lucianna De Falco
Lucianna De Falco
Angela Riccardi
Anna Duska Bisconti
Anna Duska Bisconti
Donna col fiore davanti al cinema
Manuela Arcuri
Manuela Arcuri
Girl in the hospital park (uncredited)
Jessica Rizzo
Jessica Rizzo
Stripper who looks like Francesca Dellera (uncredited)
DB
Doriana Bianchi
Giovanna, la giornalaia
AS
Aida Sole
Madre di Benito
SV
Simona Vinzi
Sorella di Benito
Bedy Moratti
Bedy Moratti
Signora sulle scale
MM
Michele Margaritta
Carlo direttore del 'Palladium'
PP
Paola Petino
Danzatrice nella prima pensione
EP
Er Pantera
Beniamino
PL
Paola Lucentini
Ragazza del sogno in abito da sposa
Bruno Romagnoli
Bruno Romagnoli
Balestrini

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
94 min (1h 34m)
Country
Rating
5.3/10 (21 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Diary of a Maniac about?
In this stylish and offbeat black comedy, Benito ( Jerry Calà) keeps a diary of his sexual fantasies and cravings. As a result of his on-again, off-again relationship with the beautiful and insatiable Luigia (Sabrina Ferilli), his thoughts along these lines have grown increasingly bizarre. For his own part, he is driven to pick up and bed women at almost every opportunity. As the fantasies recorded in his diary consume more and more of his life, and grow darker and darker, his ordinary waking life becomes flatter and duller, until he disappears altogether.
How long is Diary of a Maniac?
Diary of a Maniac has a runtime of 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Who stars in Diary of a Maniac?
The cast of Diary of a Maniac includes Jerry Calà, Sabrina Ferilli, Valentino Macchi, Laetitia Laneri, Massimo Bucchi.
What is the rating of Diary of a Maniac?
Diary of a Maniac has a rating of 5.3 out of 10 based on 21 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (1)

Drama
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