Don't Sting the Mosquito_
Rita, a vivacious co-ed flees her boarding school with her music teacher, who is also engaged to her. She wants to take part in a singing contest but her father who is dead against it has her kidnapped. He finally gives in when his wife threatens to sing in the contest herself.
Starring
Rita Pavone, Giancarlo Giannini, Giulietta Masina
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Don't Sting the Mosquito was released 59 years ago in 1967.
Overview
Rita, a vivacious co-ed flees her boarding school with her music teacher, who is also engaged to her. She wants to take part in a singing contest but her fat...
Don't Sting the Mosquito is a Comedy, Music film with a runtime of 2h 4m.
CAST (15)
Rita Pavone
Rita Santangelo
Giancarlo Giannini
Paolo Randi
Giulietta Masina
Maria Cristina, mother of Rita
Teddy Reno
Self
Romolo Valli
Bartolomeo Santangelo, father of Rita
Raffaele Pisu
Sergeant
Caterina Boratto
Marchioness Filangeri
Mita Medici
Vanessa
Mirella Pamphili
Housekeeper
Giusi Raspani Dandolo
Director
Bice Valori
AC
Alfredo Censi
Pietro De Vico
Turi Ferro
(uncredited)
Peppino De Filippo
Carmelo (uncredited)
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
124 min (2h 4m)
Rating
3.5/10 (3 votes)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Don't Sting the Mosquito about?
Rita, a vivacious co-ed flees her boarding school with her music teacher, who is also engaged to her. She wants to take part in a singing contest but her father who is dead against it has her kidnapped. He finally gives in when his wife threatens to sing in the contest herself.
How long is Don't Sting the Mosquito?
Don't Sting the Mosquito has a runtime of 124 minutes (2h 4m).
Who stars in Don't Sting the Mosquito?
The cast of Don't Sting the Mosquito includes Rita Pavone, Giancarlo Giannini, Giulietta Masina, Teddy Reno, Romolo Valli.
What is the rating of Don't Sting the Mosquito?
Don't Sting the Mosquito has a rating of 3.5 out of 10 based on 3 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Comedy
Music
