Sua Eccellenza si fermò a mangiare
Sua Eccellenza si fermò a mangiare

Sua Eccellenza si fermò a mangiare

1961Movie97 minItalian

A petty thief pretends he is Mussolini's personal physician, wins the confidence of a family, and succeeds in stealing their gold cutlery.

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IMDb6.3/10
Director: Enrico CaccialanzaGenres: Comedy

Plot Summary

A somewhat forgotten comedy from the early 1960s, this film follows the misadventures of a man who, while traveling, stops at a restaurant and gets entangled in a series of comical situations. The plot often revolves around misunderstandings and eccentric characters encountered along the way.

Critical Reception

Information on the critical reception of 'Sua Eccellenza si fermò a mangiare' is scarce due to its relative obscurity compared to other Italian comedies of the era. It is generally considered a minor film within Ugo Tognazzi's filmography.

What Reviewers Say

  • A lighthearted, if somewhat formulaic, Italian comedy.
  • Features some amusing moments thanks to its comedic cast.
  • A lesser-known entry in Italian cinema from the early 60s.

Google audience: Audience reviews are limited, but generally point to the film being an enjoyable, albeit simple, comedy from its time, with some appreciation for Ugo Tognazzi's performance.

Fun Fact

The film is notable for featuring Ugo Tognazzi in an earlier role before his international fame in the latter half of the 1960s and 1970s.

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