Vespa at the Movies
Since its debut in 1946, the Vespa has been immortalized in song, film, literature, and advertising, and has been featured in international events around the globe. Following is a list of the many legendary films and other media that have featured the Vespa. Be advised, the list continues to grow, even today! |
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Professor Nachtfalter
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Directed by Rolf Meyer and starring Johannes Heesters and Gisela Schmidting, it was the first movie to feature the Vespa. |
La Dolce Vita |
Directed by Federico Fellini and starring Marcello Mastroianni and Anita Ekberg |
Roman Holiday |
Directed by Billy Wilder, starring Gregory Peck and Audrey Hepburn |
The World of Suzie Wong |
Directed by Richard Quine, starring William Holden |
The Happy Road |
Directed by and starring Gene Kelly |
An American in Paris |
Directed by Vincente Minnelli and starring Gene Kelly |
II Bidone (The Swindle) |
Directed by Frederico Fellini, starring Broderick Crawford and Giulietta Masini |
Cani e Gatti (Dogs and Cats) |
Directed by Leondardo de Mitri, starring Antonella Lualdi and Titina de Filippo |
L'Avventura |
Directed by Michelangelo antonioni, starring Gabriele Ferzetti and Monica Vitta |
Europa di Notte (Europe by Night) |
Directed by Alessandro Blasetti, starring Domenico Modugno |
Lovers Must Learn! Rome Adventure |
Directed by Delmer Daves, starring Troy Donahue, Angie Dickinson, and Suzanne Pleshette |
Caro Diario and Palombella Rossa |
Directed by and starring Nanni Moretti |
The Conversation |
Directed by Francis Ford Coppola, starring Gene Hackman and Harrison Ford |
American Graffiti |
Directed by George Lucas, starring Richard Dreyfuss, Ron Howard, and Harrison Ford |
Quadrophenia |
Directed by Franc Roddam: Musical with songs by The Who and starring Sting |
Absolute Beginners |
Directed by Julien Temple, starring David Bowie and Patsy Kensit |
American Pie |
Directed by Paul Weitz and starring Mena Suvari |
Austin Powers |
Directed by Jay Roach, starring Mike Myers and Elizabeth Hurley |
Of Love and Shadows |
Directed by Betty Kaplan, starring Antonio Banderas and Jennifer Connelly |
The Talented Mr. Ripley |
Directed by Anthony Minghella, starring Matt Damon, Jude Law, and Gwyneth Paltrow |
| Alfie | Directed by Charles Shyer, starring Jude Law, Marisa Tomei, Sienna Miller, Susan Sarandon, and Nia Long |
Advertising and Promotional Use |
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Absolut |
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American Express |
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Banana Republic |
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Coca Cola |
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Dr. Martens |
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Ferrari |
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Guerlain |
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IBM |
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Joe Boxer |
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Lexus |
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Pan Am |
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Pringles |
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Samsonite |
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And there's more... |
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Armies of Vespa riders were on duty at the 1960 Olympic Games in Rome, Italy. The Vespa ET4 was the official motor scooter of the Sydney 2000 Olympics and the 2000 New York City Marathon. |
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