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An Average Little Man
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Title: An Average Little Man

Release Date: 17 Mar 1977

Runtime: 2h 2m

Genre: Drama, Comedy

Director: Filmauro

Production Companies: Filmauro

Overview: A middle-aged government accountant is determined to secure a stable job for his son before retiring, willing to go to great lengths to achieve his goal.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 7.952 (227 votes)

Cast

  • Giovanni Vivaldi: Alberto Sordi
  • Amalia Vivaldi: Shelley Winters
  • Mario Vivaldi: Vincenzo Crocitti
  • Dott. Spaziani: Romolo Valli
  • collega di Vivaldi: Paolo Paoloni
  • direttore del cimitero: Renato Malavasi
  • Omicida: Renzo Carboni
  • Toti: Enrico Beruschi
  • prete: Renato Scarpa
  • : Francesco D'Adda
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