Il presidente del Borgorosso Football Club
Il presidente del Borgorosso Football Club

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Il presidente del Borgorosso Football Club

1970
Movie
116 min
Italian

Benito Fornaciari, a pale, devoutly Catholic, Upper Middleclass Italian inherits a minor-league football club from a long-lost uncle. He decides to visit the club to sell it, but the local population has other ideas: through an almost-armed uprising they "force" him not to sell the club but lead it to other glories on the football field.

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: Luigi Filippo D'AmicoGenres: Comedy, Sport

Plot Summary

A wealthy industrialist, Count Vichi, purchases a struggling lower-league football club, Borgorosso, with the intention of leading it to glory. He experiences the full spectrum of emotions that come with managing a team, from the jubilation of victory to the despair of defeat. His ambitious plans often clash with the realities of amateur football and the eccentricities of his players and town.

Critical Reception

The film was a popular comedy in Italy, leveraging the star power of Alberto Sordi and Nino Manfredi. It's remembered as a lighthearted satire on the passionate, and often irrational, world of Italian football fandom and the ambitions of wealthy patrons within the sport.

What Reviewers Say

  • A humorous look at the eccentricities of football club management.

  • Showcases the comedic talents of its lead actors.

  • Captures the passionate, if sometimes absurd, nature of Italian football culture.

Google audience: While specific Google user reviews for this older Italian film are scarce, audience sentiment generally points to its charm as a comedic vehicle for its stars and its relatable portrayal of sports fanaticism.

Fun Fact

The film satirizes the then-recent trend of wealthy industrialists buying and investing heavily in struggling football clubs, a phenomenon that was transforming the landscape of Italian football.

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