Prete, fai un miracolo
Prete, fai un miracolo

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Prete, fai un miracolo

1975
Movie
92 min
Italian

"Priest - a miracle please" - The young Italian priest Don Alberto is sent to New York where he is alone and suffers the typical indifference of the metropolis. He is involved with a group of young hippies, the "angels of death" who announced their collective suicide to protest against the society that is deprived of love and victim of the system that kills everything.

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IMDb6.0/10
Director: Ferruccio CasapintaGenres: Comedy

Plot Summary

A former priest and his friend, a struggling actor, attempt to impersonate a bishop and his assistant. They plan to exploit a wealthy, devout woman by promising her a miracle cure for her sick son. Their scheme unravels as they try to maintain their deception and deal with the consequences of their actions.

Critical Reception

This comedic film, starring the popular duo Franco and Ciccio, was a lighthearted Italian production typical of its era. It was generally received as a predictable but amusing farce, relying heavily on the comedic chemistry of its leads. Critical reviews were not extensive, but audience reception was generally positive for its straightforward humor and familiar comedic tropes.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies heavily on the established comedic partnership of Franco and Ciccio.

  • A formulaic comedy with predictable plot points.

  • Offers light-hearted amusement through slapstick and situational humor.

Google audience: Audience reviews, where available, typically highlight the film's comedic value derived from its lead actors. Many viewers enjoyed the simple, humorous plot and the familiar dynamic between Franco and Ciccio.

Fun Fact

The film was part of a wave of Italian 'Commedia all'italiana' that often featured popular comedic duos like Franco and Ciccio in lighthearted, sometimes satirical, stories.

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