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The Fantastic World of Fellini! - Amarcord
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Title: Amarcord

Release Date: 18 Dec 1973

Runtime: 2h 3m

Genre: Comedy, Drama

Director: Productions et Éditions Cinématographiques Françaises, F.C. Produzioni

Production Companies: Productions et Éditions Cinématographiques Françaises, F.C. Produzioni

Overview: In an Italian seaside town, young Titta gets into trouble with his friends and watches various local eccentrics as they engage in often absurd behavior. Frequently clashing with his stern father and defended by his doting mother, Titta witnesses the actions of a wide range of characters, from his extended family to Fascist loyalists to sensual women, with certain moments shifting into fantastical scenarios.

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Average Vote: 7.9 (1111 votes)

Cast

  • Titta Biondi: Bruno Zanin
  • Aurelio Biondi: Armando Brancia
  • Miranda Biondi: Pupella Maggio
  • Titta's Grandfather: Giuseppe Ianigro
  • Patacca: Nando Orfei
  • Oliva, il fratello di Titta: Stefano Proietti
  • Gradisca: Magali Noël
  • Il figlio del conte: Gianfranco Marrocco
  • Count Lovignano: Antonino Faà di Bruno
  • Aldina Cordini: Donatella Gambini
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