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The Taming of the Scoundrel (1980)

7.2/10 ยท 531 votes 1h 44m Comedy

#12 of 34 films from 1980 #623 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Pipolo, Franco Castellano ยท Written by Castellano, Pipolo

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Overview

A rich farmer is well known for being very unkind. He's misanthropic, misogynous and cantankerous. Until he meets by chance a gorgeous girl...

Cast

Adriano Celentanoas Elia Codogno
Ornella Mutias Lisa Silvestri
Edith Petersas Mamie
Pippo Santonastasoas Don Cirillo
Jimmy il Fenomenoas Campagnolo
Milly Carluccias Renata
Sandro Ghianias Benzinaio
Nicola De Buonoas Vittorio
Marco Columbroas Guidatore del camioncino
Vincenzo De Tomaas Contadino malato
Guido Spadeaas Ragioniere
Gianni Colettoas Nipote di Mamie
Raffaele di Sipioas Il sommelier del ristorante
Gianni Francoas un conoscente di Elia al bar

Facts

Release dateDecember 20, 1980
Runtime104 min (1h 44m) โ€” about the same as the 1980 average of 113 min
GenresComedy
Original titleIl bisbetico domato
LanguageIT
IMDbtt0080439

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Questions

How long is The Taming of the Scoundrel?
The Taming of the Scoundrel runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Is The Taming of the Scoundrel worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.2/10 across 531 votes, which places it #12 of 34 films released in 1980 in this index (top 68%) and #623 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed The Taming of the Scoundrel?
The Taming of the Scoundrel was directed by Pipolo, Franco Castellano.
Who stars in The Taming of the Scoundrel?
Adriano Celentano as Elia Codogno; Ornella Muti as Lisa Silvestri; Edith Peters as Mamie; Pippo Santonastaso as Don Cirillo; Jimmy il Fenomeno as Campagnolo; Milly Carlucci as Renata.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Taming of the Scoundrel?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/96748.

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