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I'm Starting from Three (1981)

7.6/10 ยท 714 votes 1h 47m Comedy

#4 of 42 films from 1981 #222 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Massimo Troisi ยท Written by Massimo Troisi, Anna Pavignano

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Overview

Gaetano, a young Neapolitan, decides to leave home, work and friends, to look for other moments of life and meet other people.

Cast

Massimo Troisias Gaetano
Fiorenza Marchegianias Marta
Lino Troisias Ugo
Deddi Savagnoneas Gaetano's Mother
Vincent Gentileas Frankie
Laura Nuccias Ida
Renato Scarpaas Robertino
Luciano Crovatoas Alfredo
Marco Messerias Crazy Man
Marina Paganoas Gaetano's Aunt
Lello Arenaas Raffaele 'Lello' Sodano
Marta Bifano
Giuseppe Borrellias Gaetano's Friend
Cloris Broscaas Rosaria

Facts

Release dateMarch 5, 1981
Runtime107 min (1h 47m) โ€” about the same as the 1981 average of 108 min
GenresComedy
Original titleRicomincio da tre
LanguageIT
IMDbtt0081427

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Questions

How long is I'm Starting from Three?
I'm Starting from Three runs 107 minutes (1h 47m).
Is I'm Starting from Three worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.6/10 across 714 votes, which places it #4 of 42 films released in 1981 in this index (top 93%) and #222 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed I'm Starting from Three?
I'm Starting from Three was directed by Massimo Troisi. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Nothing Left to Do But Cry (1984).
Who stars in I'm Starting from Three?
Massimo Troisi as Gaetano; Fiorenza Marchegiani as Marta; Lino Troisi as Ugo; Deddi Savagnone as Gaetano's Mother; Vincent Gentile as Frankie; Laura Nucci as Ida.
Where can I watch the trailer for I'm Starting from Three?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/62572.

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