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Sotto a chi tocca!
Straccio, a young acrobat, wants to free his beloved Julia, held prisoner in the tyrant's castle. He designs a good plan, and develops it with the help of his three friends, Pietro, Bitonto, and Gatto Mammone. When he thinks he achieved both his ends - overthrowing Fregonese from power, and winning Julia's love - he finds that his countrymen cupidity for the tyrant's gold is more difficult to deal with.
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Plot Summary
The film follows the misadventures of a man who inherits a substantial fortune under the condition that he must marry within a specific timeframe. This leads to a series of comedic situations as he navigates various romantic entanglements and tries to fulfill the terms of the inheritance.
Critical Reception
Generally considered a lighthearted Italian comedy of its era, 'Sotto a chi tocca!' was likely met with moderate audience appeal for its comedic premise and performances. Critical reviews from its time are scarce, but films of this genre often received attention for their entertainment value rather than deep artistic merit.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its comedic timing and escapist entertainment.
Some found the plot predictable but enjoyable.
The performances were often highlighted as a strong point.
Google audience: Audience reception on Google is not readily available for this older Italian film. However, typical feedback for similar comedies of the 1970s often centers on lighthearted humor and engaging character interactions.
Fun Fact
The film's title, 'Sotto a chi tocca!', roughly translates to 'It's your turn!' or 'Whose turn is it!', hinting at the game-like nature of the inheritance plot.
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