Pierino il fichissimo
Pierino il fichissimo

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Pierino il fichissimo

1981
Movie
91 min
Italian

The innkeeper Carmelo subdues a good deal in the sale of his two-Arab tavern.

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IMDb5.1/10
Director: Alessandro MetzGenres: Comedy

Plot Summary

Pierino, a young prankster, finds himself in various comical situations as he navigates school, family life, and budding romance. His mischievous nature often leads to chaos, but his innocent intentions and quick wit usually get him out of trouble.

Critical Reception

Pierino il fichissimo is a typical Italian comedy from the early 80s, characterized by its slapstick humor and a focus on the antics of its titular character. While not critically acclaimed, it found an audience with viewers who enjoyed lighthearted, often nonsensical comedies.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies heavily on crude humor and slapstick.

  • Features a series of loosely connected comedic sketches.

  • A light and somewhat predictable Italian comedy.

Google audience: Audience reception is limited due to its niche appeal and availability, but generally, viewers found it to be a silly and entertaining comedy typical of its era, though some found the humor dated.

Fun Fact

The 'Pierino' character was a popular figure in Italian 'commedia sexy all'italiana' films of the late 70s and early 80s, often portrayed as an innocent but mischievous boy who gets into raunchy situations.

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