One Man Up
Seen it?2001 | 100 min | Comedy, Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no 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
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 40 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Italian, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Two men, both named Antonio Pisapia, see their lives go downhill in 1980s Naples. One is a crooner embroiled in a sex scandal; the other is a football player whose career is cut short by an injury.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
7.1 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 8K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Paolo Sorrentino
- Toni ServilloAntonio Pisapia
- Andrea RenziAntonio Pisapia
- Nello MasciaMolosso
- Antonino BruschettaGenny
- Roberto De FrancescoGigi Moscati
- Angela GoodwinMadre di Tony
- Enrica RossoElena
- Clotilde SabatinoVanna
- Italo CeloroMister
- Beniamino FemianoPresidente