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Belli e brutti ridono tutti
"L'amore e' cieco "Discovered by the usher Capocchia in intimacy with an employee, Ernesto Rossi is fired by Mr. Bani. Pretending to be blind, Rossi retaliates by seducing Mrs. Bani in the sleeping car; but in the morning, he surprised to have been robbed of the 9 million from the liquidation. "Pane sicuro" The industrialist Santucci, attracted by the graces of the servant Margherita, takes her to his villa where, blackmailed by her and her husband Carlo, he will have to promise a job to them and to the Margherita's brother. "Un bisogno urgente" Franco Pennacchi, because of his wife who forced him to gulp down a yogurt, is in urgent need to satisfy needs that put him in serious embarrassment at the airport. in the house of the lover and in the inside of the immobilized elevator of his own house. "L'erede" Having died Adolfo III of the Bisi counts, the notary Guidi communicates the will of the deceased to the widow Countess Ada and the parish priest Don Enzo.
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Plot Summary
A simple but effective comedy where two friends, one handsome and one less so, find themselves in a series of humorous situations involving women and misunderstandings. The film plays on classic tropes of mistaken identity and romantic entanglements, leading to comedic chaos.
Critical Reception
This film is a typical Italian comedy from the late 1970s, often characterized by its lightheartedness and focus on slapstick humor and double entendres. It was popular with audiences at the time for its comedic performances, particularly from its lead actors who were well-known figures in Italian cinema.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its lighthearted comedic moments.
Enjoyed by audiences for its simple, fun premise.
Seen as a representative of its era's popular Italian comedies.
Google audience: Audience reviews generally reflect a nostalgic appreciation for this film as a product of its time, often highlighting its humor and the performances of its comedic leads as key strengths.
Fun Fact
The film features Lino Banfi and Renzo Montagnani, two iconic figures of Italian comedy, whose chemistry was a significant draw for audiences.
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