Italian Secret Service
Italian Secret Service

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Italian Secret Service

1968
Movie
108 min
Italian

A war hero turned unemployed is hired by a British man whose life he saved during the war, for a secret mission: to kill a neo-nazi.

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IMDb6.3/10
Director: Luigi ZampaGenres: Comedy, Adventure, Spy

Plot Summary

A meek accountant, largely ignored by his wife and associates, is mistakenly recruited by the Italian Secret Service. Believing he is a highly skilled spy, he is sent on increasingly absurd missions, often stumbling into success through sheer luck and the incompetence of others. His double life becomes a chaotic blend of mundane office work and high-stakes, albeit ridiculous, espionage.

Critical Reception

The film received a mixed to positive reception, praised for its lighthearted spy spoof elements and Ugo Tognazzi's comedic performance. Some critics found the plot a bit thin, but generally appreciated its satirical take on the spy genre and bureaucratic absurdities.

What Reviewers Say

  • A charming and often hilarious spy parody.

  • Ugo Tognazzi delivers a standout performance as an unlikely secret agent.

  • The film successfully satirizes the espionage genre with its clever comedic situations.

Google audience: Audience reception is not widely available through aggregated Google reviews. However, general consensus suggests appreciation for the film's humor and Tognazzi's comedic timing.

Fun Fact

The film is a lighthearted parody that plays on the popularity of spy films like the James Bond series during the 1960s, but with a distinctly Italian comedic sensibility.

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