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Seen it?1973 | 123 min | Comedy, Drama
Friday Night FlickWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
It won an Oscar, it earned strong reviews (87% on Rotten Tomatoes), audiences rate it highly (7.9 out of 10) and it's still drawing plenty of interest. Make plans for this one.
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 2 hr 3 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- It's in Italian, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1973: an older pace and style.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
87% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesStrong
7.9 out of 10
- AwardsVery strong
Won 1 Oscar: Academy Awards: Best Foreign Language Film. Won 1 Golden Globe: Italian Golden Globe Awards: Best Film. Also nominated for 2 more Oscars and 1 more Golden Globe. Plus 17 other awards.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$2 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 114K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Federico Fellini
- Pupella MaggioMiranda Biondi
- Armando BranciaAurelio Biondi
- Magali NoëlGradisca
- Ciccio IngrassiaTeo, Titta's Uncle
- Nando OrfeiPatacca, Titta's Uncle
- Luigi RossiLawyer
- Bruno ZaninTitta Biondi
- Gianfilippo CarcanoDon Baravelli
- Josiane TanzilliVolpina
- Maria Antonietta BeluzziTobacconist