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Spiritually a Cop
A young man wants to be a Hong Kong police officer but is too short to qualify. However, he doesn't let that stop him: he goes around impersonating an officer, investigating crimes and busting criminals. One day, he interrupts a bank robbery (by three men in drag), gets shot in the process and dies. When the case is assigned to a female investigator, he returns as a ghost to lend a hand at solving the robbery.
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Plot Summary
A notorious criminal, known for his meticulous planning and lack of remorse, is given a chance at redemption. After a botched operation, he finds himself in a peculiar situation where he must pose as a priest to evade capture. Navigating the complexities of his new identity, he grapples with his past sins while trying to maintain his charade amidst humorous and challenging circumstances.
Critical Reception
Spiritually a Cop was a commercial success in Italy, capitalizing on the popular comedic duo of Boldi and De Sica. While not critically lauded for its artistic merit, it was appreciated by audiences for its lighthearted humor and slapstick comedy, fitting the trend of Italian comedies of that era. Its reception was generally positive among its target audience, who enjoyed the familiar comedic antics of its stars.
What Reviewers Say
A typical Italian comedy of the late 80s, relying heavily on the chemistry of its lead actors.
Features plenty of slapstick and comedic misunderstandings, characteristic of the genre.
While not groundbreaking, it provides light entertainment for fans of the stars.
Google audience: Audience reception data for this film on Google is not widely available.
Fun Fact
The film was part of a successful series of comedies starring Massimo Boldi and Christian De Sica, who became one of Italy's most popular comedic pairings.
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