Scusi eminenza... posso sposarmi?
Scusi eminenza... posso sposarmi?

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Scusi eminenza... posso sposarmi?

1975
Movie
90 min
Italian

A young priest finds that he has problems fending off the advances of the beautiful and horny women who attend his Sunday services.

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IMDb5.2/10
Director: Enzo BattagliaGenres: Comedy

Plot Summary

A man with a criminal past attempts to reform and marry his girlfriend, but his former associates and a meddling priest complicate his plans. The film follows his comedic struggles to navigate societal expectations and his own checkered history.

Critical Reception

This low-brow Italian comedy from the mid-70s is typical of its genre, aiming for broad laughs with slapstick and stereotypical characters. It was likely a modest commercial success in its native Italy but received little attention internationally and is generally not highly regarded by critics.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies heavily on stereotypical characters and predictable comedic situations.

  • A lighthearted, albeit formulaic, Italian comedy from the era.

  • Pippo Franco's performance is central to the film's humor.

Google audience: Audience reception is difficult to ascertain due to limited data, but reviews suggest it's a fun, albeit dated, comedy for those who enjoy the specific style of Italian humor from the 1970s.

Fun Fact

The film is part of a wave of Italian 'commedia sexy all'italiana' films, though it leans more towards slapstick and character comedy than overt sexual themes.

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