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Paprika (1991)
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In 1957 Trieste, a few months before the general ban on brothels, inexperienced country girl Mimma becomes Paprika to finance her useless boyfriend as a prostitute. Amid the hustle and bustle of Rome, Paprika drifts from one brothel to another as she learns the ropes and works her way up one client at a time. However, as Paprika embarks on a stormy journey of self-discovery and sexual liberation, the sense that something is missing haunts her. Is Paprika meant to experience a passionate romance and solve the great mystery of true love?
Cast
Debora Caprioglioas Paprika
Stéphane Bonnetas Franco
Stéphane Ferraraas Rocco
Martine Brochardas Madame Collette
Luigi Laezzaas Nino
Rossana Gavinelas Gina
Renzo Rinaldias Count Bastiano Rosasco
Clarita Gattoas Tosca
Nina Soldanoas Journalist
Laura Piattellaas Sonia
Carla Salernoas Fru Fru
John Steineras Prince Ascanio Del Bardo
Paul Mülleras Milvio
Riccardo Garroneas Uncle Lele
Facts
| Release date | February 13, 1991 |
| Runtime | 116 min (1h 56m) — about the same as the 1991 average of 107 min |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama |
| Language | IT |
| IMDb | tt0098063 |
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Questions
How long is Paprika?
Paprika runs 116 minutes (1h 56m).
Is Paprika worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.2/10 across 617 votes, which places it #23 of 63 films released in 1991 in this index (top 65%) and #619 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Paprika?
Paprika was directed by Tinto Brass. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Caligula (1979).
Who stars in Paprika?
Debora Caprioglio as Paprika; Stéphane Bonnet as Franco; Stéphane Ferrara as Rocco; Martine Brochard as Madame Collette; Luigi Laezza as Nino; Rossana Gavinel as Gina.
Where can I watch the trailer for Paprika?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/79795.