Totò, Peppino e i fuorilegge
Totò, Peppino e i fuorilegge

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Totò, Peppino e i fuorilegge

1956
Movie
98 min
Italian

Antonio and Peppino live in a small town in central Italy: Peppino is the barber, Totò is maintained by the rich but avaricious wife Teresa.

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: Camillo MastrocinqueGenres: Comedy

Plot Summary

Antonio and Peppino, two unemployed men, get caught up in a series of increasingly absurd events while trying to escape the police. Mistaken for dangerous criminals, they find themselves entangled with a gang and even implicated in a murder. Their attempts to prove their innocence only lead them deeper into trouble, creating a chaotic chain of misunderstandings and comedic mishaps.

Critical Reception

This film is a classic example of Italian 'Commedia all'italiana,' beloved by audiences for its slapstick humor and the iconic performances of Totò and Peppino De Filippo. While not always critically lauded at the time for its artistic merit, it's appreciated for its pure entertainment value and its ability to capture the spirit of the era.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film shines due to the comedic genius of Totò and Peppino De Filippo.

  • A lighthearted comedy filled with classic Italian humor and misunderstandings.

  • The plot relies heavily on slapstick and situational comedy, making it highly entertaining.

Google audience: Audience reviews often praise the film for its timeless comedic performances and enjoyable, easy-to-watch storyline.

Fun Fact

The film's plot is loosely inspired by the real-life case of the "gang of Via Osoppo," notorious robbers who operated in Milan.

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