The Taming of the Scoundrel
Seen it?1980 | 104 min | Comedy
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 44 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Italian, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
A rich farmer is well known for being very unkind. He's misanthropic, misogynous and cantankerous. Until he meets by chance a gorgeous girl...
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
7.1 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 21K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Pipolo, Franco Castellano
- Adriano CelentanoElia Codogno
- Ornella MutiLisa Silvestri
- Edith PetersMamie
- Pippo SantonastasoDon Cirillo
- Jimmy il FenomenoCampagnolo
- Milly CarlucciRenata
- Sandro GhianiBenzinaio
- Nicola De BuonoVittorio
- Marco ColumbroGuidatore del camioncino
- Vincenzo De TomaContadino malato