Appuntamento a Liverpool
Appuntamento a Liverpool

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Appuntamento a Liverpool

1988
Movie
93 min
Italian

Caterina's father died before her eyes in the Heysel Stadium disaster. Years later, she's summoned by British police to look at some possible suspects. She recognizes her father's murderer, a Scouser cab driver, but doesn't say anything, choosing to track him down and exact revenge on her own.

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IMDb5.7/10
Director: Carlo TuzzaGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

A young man, Marco, wins a trip to Liverpool after a radio contest. He hopes to find a woman named Sarah, whom he met briefly and fell in love with on a previous trip. Upon arriving, he navigates the unfamiliar city and its culture, encountering various characters as he searches for Sarah. The film follows his romantic pursuit and the humorous situations he finds himself in.

Critical Reception

This Italian romantic comedy received a generally lukewarm reception, characteristic of many lighthearted genre films from the era. Critics often noted its predictable plot and standard romantic comedy tropes, though some acknowledged its pleasant, albeit unoriginal, entertainment value. Audience reception was likely tied to its appeal as a simple, escapist romantic story.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its lighthearted and romantic premise.

  • Criticized for a predictable storyline and lack of originality.

  • Found to be a pleasant but unremarkable romantic comedy.

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Fun Fact

The film was produced in Italy and is one of several romantic comedies featuring Barbara D'Urso during the late 1980s, a period when she was a prominent television personality and actress in Italy.

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