Peccatori di provincia
Peccatori di provincia

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Peccatori di provincia

1976
Movie
105 min
Italian

Rich and respected Emanuele Lo Curcio dies leaving all his possessions to his natural daughter Domitilla, actually a nun, whose relatives, including his brother and Mayor Angelo Lo Curcio, ignored the existence of hers. The disappointment and anger of his numerous relatives, indebted up to their necks, pushes them to try with all sorts of scams to strip off Domitilla's legacy.

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: Alfio CaltabianoGenres: Comedy

Plot Summary

A wealthy landowner, Count Antonio Mazzone, finds himself in a tumultuous situation when his son falls for a young woman from a humble background. To complicate matters, the Count himself develops an attraction to the same woman, leading to a series of comedic misunderstandings and rivalries within the family and the local community.

Critical Reception

The film was a moderate success in Italy, largely driven by the popularity of its comedic actors and its lighthearted, albeit risqué, storyline typical of Italian comedies of the era. It is often seen as a product of its time, offering escapist entertainment.

What Reviewers Say

  • Appreciated for its slapstick humor and the performances of its lead actors.

  • Seen as a typical example of Italian 'Commedia all'italiana' with a focus on sexual innuendo and social satire.

  • Considered light entertainment that doesn't shy away from its playful and sometimes scandalous themes.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but generally, the film is remembered as a fun, if somewhat dated, Italian comedy that succeeded in its aim to entertain with familiar tropes and strong comedic performances.

Fun Fact

The film was part of a wave of Italian comedies in the 1970s that often featured a blend of social commentary and risqué humor, with actors like Renzo Montagnani being prominent figures in this genre.

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