È asciuto pazzo ‘o parrucchiano
È asciuto pazzo ‘o parrucchiano

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È asciuto pazzo ‘o parrucchiano

1989
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Italian

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Director: Corrado CollettaGenres: Comedy

Plot Summary

A barber from a small town wins the lottery and decides to leave his life behind to pursue his dreams. He travels to Rome, seeking fame and fortune, but finds himself caught in a series of comical misadventures. Along the way, he encounters various characters who either help or hinder his quest for a new life.

Critical Reception

This low-budget Italian comedy starring popular singer Gigi Sabani was a modest commercial success in its native country, primarily appealing to fans of Sabani's music and lighthearted entertainment. Critically, it received little attention, with reviews generally describing it as a predictable and formulaic comedy with limited appeal beyond its target audience.

What Reviewers Say

  • A lighthearted, if uninspired, comedic romp.

  • Relies heavily on the charm of its lead singer-turned-actor.

  • A simple plot with predictable comedic beats.

Google audience: Audience reception is sparse and difficult to quantify, but it appears to be viewed as a simple, dated comedy with a nostalgic appeal for fans of 1980s Italian cinema and Gigi Sabani.

Fun Fact

The film was part of a trend in Italy during the late 1980s and early 1990s that featured popular singers and television personalities starring in comedic films to capitalize on their existing fan base.

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