A Liar in Paradise

1998 1h 40m IT

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6.0

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★6.0TMDB · 10

Comedy

Synopsis

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Two poor friends are trying to run a con on a wealthy family.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Paolo Villaggio
Gino
Gabriele Cirilli
Tino
Flavio Insinna
Mino
Antonella Attili
Teresa
Nathalie Guetta
Agata
Maria Teresa Battaglia
Moglie macellaio
Fiorenzo Fiorentini
Barbone
Annie Depardieu
Zaira

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Enrico Oldoini
Writers: Franco Ferrini, Enrico Oldoini, Enrico Oldoini
Languages: Italian
Countries: Italy

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ERA

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28 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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2 / 7

ERA

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Directed by Enrico Oldoini, shot by Fabrizio Lucci. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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3 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Manuel De Sica. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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4 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Editor Raimondo Crociani shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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5 / 7

CAST

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Paolo Villaggio and Gabriele Cirilli and Flavio Insinna carry the top of the cast.

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6 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0170363 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 10 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Enrico Oldoini directs. Fabrizio Lucci behind the camera. Manuel De Sica scores. Raimondo Crociani cuts. Produced in Italy. Dialogue in Italian.

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128 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Directed by Enrico Oldoini, shot by Fabrizio Lucci. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Manuel De Sica. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Raimondo Crociani shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Paolo Villaggio and Gabriele Cirilli and Flavio Insinna carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0170363 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 10 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.