Imputato, alzatevi!
Imputato, alzatevi!

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Imputato, alzatevi!

1939
Movie
76 min
Italian

Cipriano Duval is an Italian who has emigrated to Paris, where he works in a pediatric clinic as a nurse.

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: Mario MattoliGenres: Comedy

Plot Summary

The story follows Nicola, a man who, due to his honesty and inability to lie, finds himself constantly in trouble. He is accused of a crime he did not commit, and his struggles to prove his innocence lead to a series of comedic and absurd situations. Along the way, he encounters various characters who either help or hinder his cause, highlighting the challenges faced by an upright individual in a flawed society.

Critical Reception

This early Italian comedy, featuring the popular actor Angelo Musco, was a modest success upon its release, playing on Musco's established comedic persona. While not considered a cinematic masterpiece, it provided lighthearted entertainment for its contemporary audience and is remembered as a representative example of Italian popular cinema of the late 1930s.

What Reviewers Say

  • Angelo Musco delivers a characteristic comedic performance.

  • The film offers lighthearted, farcical entertainment.

  • A typical example of Italian popular comedy from the era.

Google audience: Audience reception information is not readily available for this older Italian film.

Fun Fact

The film marked one of the earliest on-screen appearances for a young Alida Valli, who would go on to become one of Italy's most celebrated actresses.

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