Fake Gangster

A hapless small-time crook decides to pose as a feared mob boss in order to impress a woman. However, his charade quickly spirals out of control when actual gangsters mistake him for the real deal and try to recruit him into their operations. He finds himself in increasingly absurd and dangerous situations as he attempts to maintain his fake persona.

Fake Gangster received mixed to negative reviews from critics, who found its humor to be simplistic and its plot predictable. Audiences had a similarly lukewarm reception, with many finding the film to be a forgettable entry in the Italian crime-comedy genre of the era.

• The film relies on tired comedic tropes and predictable plot developments.

• Enzo Cerusico's performance is a highlight but cannot save the weak script.

• A lighthearted but ultimately uninspired crime comedy.

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The film was part of a wave of Italian crime comedies that often featured less serious portrayals of gangsters compared to the more dramatic poliziotteschi films of the same period.