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The Scopone Game
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Title: The Scopone Game

Release Date: 28 Aug 1972

Runtime: 1h 53m

Genre: Comedy, Drama

Director: Produzioni De Laurentiis - International Manufacturing Company

Production Companies: Produzioni De Laurentiis - International Manufacturing Company

Overview: An aging American millionairess journeys to Rome each year with her chauffeur George to play the card game scopone with destitute Peppino and his wife Antonia.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 7.361 (137 votes)

Cast

  • Peppino: Alberto Sordi
  • Antonia: Silvana Mangano
  • George: Joseph Cotten
  • 'A vecchia: Bette Davis
  • Il Professore: Mario Carotenuto
  • Righetto: Domenico Modugno
  • Cleopatra: Antonella Di Maggio
  • Don Roberto, il parroco: Daniele Dublino
  • Jolanda, sorella di Peppino: Luciana Lehar
  • Pasqualina, la cuoca: Franca Scagnetti
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