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Let's Hope It's a Girl
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Title: Let's Hope It's a Girl

Release Date: 6 Feb 1986

Runtime: 2h

Genre: Comedy, Drama

Director: Clemi Cinematografica, Les Producteurs Associés, Films A2, Soprofilms

Production Companies: Clemi Cinematografica, Les Producteurs Associés, Films A2, Soprofilms

Overview: Let's Hope It's a Girl is a multifaceted exploration of the pointlessness of sexual stereotypes. Liv Ullmann is a countess who, after her divorce, takes over the family farm. Realizing that she can't rely on the patriarchal society structure for assistance, Ullmann runs the farm herself with the help of her female servants and relatives. When the Count (Philipe Noiret) comes back into her life, he and his male buddies find themselves outclassed by the expertise of the ladies.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 6.9 (65 votes)

Cast

  • Elena: Liv Ullmann
  • Claudia: Catherine Deneuve
  • Leonardo: Philippe Noiret
  • Franca: Giuliana De Sio
  • Lolli: Stefania Sandrelli
  • Uncle Gugo: Bernard Blier
  • Nardoni: Giuliano Gemma
  • Fosca: Athina Cenci
  • Giovannini: Paolo Hendel
  • Malvina: Lucrezia Lante della Rovere
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