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Jettatore..!
A wealthy man asks for the hand of his best friend's daughter, a young woman. As the woman is in love with a man her own age, they hatch a plan to make him look like a bad luck charm and thus convince the father to break off the engagement.
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Plot Summary
Luciano Parisi, a charming Neapolitan, is plagued by the superstition that he is a "jettatore," a bringer of bad luck. He tries to escape this reputation by moving to Rome, where he meets the beautiful and enigmatic Wanda. Their relationship, however, is soon tested by his perceived curse and the dramatic consequences it seems to bring.
Critical Reception
Renato Castellani's "Jettatore..!" received a mixed reception. While some critics praised its atmospheric portrayal of Neapolitan superstition and the performances of its lead actors, others found the narrative to be somewhat uneven and the themes of bad luck to be inconsistently explored. Audiences were divided, with some appreciating its blend of romance and dark comedy, while others were put off by its sometimes heavy-handed approach to its central premise.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its vivid depiction of Italian superstitions and the performances of Ranieri and Antonelli.
Criticized for a plot that sometimes struggles to balance its dramatic and comedic elements.
The film's exploration of fate and bad luck is seen as both intriguing and occasionally heavy-handed.
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Fun Fact
The film is based on the 1909 play of the same name by Carlo Alberto Salustri, better known by his pseudonym, Trilussa.
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