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Meo Patacca
Adapted from the mock-heroic poem in Roman dialect, tells the misadventures of the young trasteverino Bartolomeo Patacca that, because of the ambition of his woman, is having to train a group of beggars to go fight in defense of Christianity in Vienna, besieged by the Turks.
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Plot Summary
In this Italian comedy, a young student named Meo is sent to Rome by his wealthy father to further his education. However, Meo quickly becomes engrossed in the city's vibrant and sensual nightlife, leading to a series of comical and erotic escapades. He navigates various romantic encounters and misunderstandings, often finding himself in compromising situations.
Critical Reception
Meo Patacca is primarily remembered as a product of its time, falling within the 'Commedia all'italiana' genre that often blended humor with eroticism. While not critically acclaimed by mainstream critics, it found a dedicated audience for its lighthearted approach to sexual themes and its ensemble cast, particularly Edwige Fenech.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its lighthearted erotic comedy and energetic pace.
Edwige Fenech's popular appeal was a significant draw for audiences.
Seen as a typical example of Italian 'sex comedies' of the 1970s.
Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight the film's humor and its playful exploration of romantic and sexual themes, characteristic of the era's Italian cinema.
Fun Fact
The film is notable for featuring the then-burgeoning starlet Edwige Fenech, who became an icon of Italian erotic comedy throughout the 1970s.
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