Dropout (film)
# Dropout (film)

Dropout is a 1970 Italian romantic drama directed by Tinto Brass. It stars real-life couple, Franco Nero and Vanessa Redgrave. They also worked with Brass a year later on the drama La vacanza. Dropout was released in France on December 18, 1970, followed by a theatrical release in Italy on February 22, 1971.

## Plot

Mary (Redgrave) is a disillusioned English banker's wife who meets a troubled Italian immigrant, Bruno (Nero). Mary is captivated by Bruno and they set off on a voyage together. In the course of their voyage, they meet a series of society's dropouts; the unemployed, drug addicts, drag queens, alcoholics and anarchists. They both learn a great deal about life from these misfits.

## Cast

* Franco Nero as Bruno
* Vanessa Redgrave as Mary
* Gigi Proietti as Cieco
* Frank Windsor
* Carlo Quartucci
* Gabriella Ceramelli
* Patsy Smart Darcus
* Giuseppe Scavuzzo
* Mariella Zanetti
* Zoe Incrocci
* Sam Dorras

## Production

Carlo Ponti had originally agreed to produce the film but when he pulled out, Brass, Nero and Redgrave decided to cover the production costs themselves. Subsequently, shooting commenced on 1 June 1970.

