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When someone knocks on your door and says permesso?... be careful before you say Avanti! - Avanti!
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Title: Avanti!

Release Date: 17 Dec 1972

Runtime: 2h 24m

Genre: Comedy, Romance

Director: The Mirisch Company, United Artists, Jalem Productions, Phalanx Productions, PEA

Production Companies: The Mirisch Company, United Artists, Jalem Productions, Phalanx Productions, PEA

Overview: A successful businessman goes to Italy to arrange for the return of his tycoon-father's body only to discover dad died with his mistress of long standing.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 7 (233 votes)

Cast

  • Wendell Armbruster, Jr.: Jack Lemmon
  • Pamela Piggott: Juliet Mills
  • Carlo Carlucci: Clive Revill
  • J.J. Blodgett: Edward Andrews
  • Bruno: Gianfranco Barra
  • Arnoldo Trotta: Franco Angrisano
  • Mattarazzo: Pippo Franco
  • Armando Trotta: Franco Acampora
  • Anna: Giselda Castrini
  • Passport Officer: Raffaele Mottola
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