My Friends Act III

1985 1h 50m IT

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6.4

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★6.4TMDB · 220

Comedy

Synopsis

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This time the "amici" (friends) are just four: Necchi, Meandri, Mascetti and Sassaroli. Nevertheless they are older they still love to spend their time mainly organizing irresistible jokes to everyone in every kind of situation. Mascetti is hospitalized in a geriatric clinic. Of course the place become immediately the main stage for all their jokes. After some jokes they decided to place an ultimate incredible and farcical joke to the clinic guests.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Ugo Tognazzi
Conte Mascetti
Gastone Moschin
Architetto Melandri
Adolfo Celi
Professor Sassaroli
Renzo Montagnani
Guido Necchi
Mario Feliciani
General Mastrostefano
Franca Tamantini
Carmen Necchi
Enzo Cannavale
Cav. Ferrini
Caterina Boratto
Amalia Pecci Bonetti

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Nanni Loy
Writers: Leonardo Benvenuti, Piero De Bernardi, Tullio Pinelli
Languages: Italian
Countries: Italy

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ERA

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

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CINEMA

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Part of the "My Friends Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Nanni Loy, shot by Claudio Cirillo. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Carlo Rustichelli. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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

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CAST

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Ugo Tognazzi and Gastone Moschin and Adolfo Celi carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0088710 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Nanni Loy directs. Claudio Cirillo behind the camera. Carlo Rustichelli scores. Franco Fraticelli cuts. Produced in Italy. Dialogue in Italian.

Trivia

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141 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Part of the "My Friends Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
3Directed by Nanni Loy, shot by Claudio Cirillo. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Carlo Rustichelli. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Franco Fraticelli shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Ugo Tognazzi and Gastone Moschin and Adolfo Celi carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0088710 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography: Claudio Cirillo
Original score: Carlo Rustichelli
Editing: Franco Fraticelli
Production design: Elena Ricci Poccetto
Costume design: Danda Ortona
Makeup / hair: Alberto Blasi
Runtime: 110 min · 1h 50m
Status: Released
Original language: IT
IMDB: My Friends Act III (1985)

Part of

My Friends Collection

This film collection celebrates the enduring friendships of various groups over the years. It highlights how these bonds navigate life's stages through humor and unconventional adventures, despite some morbid events. The films focus on friends' commitment to each other, showcasing their camaraderie through absurd pranks and shared experiences. While primarily comedic, the series tactfully addresses sensitive topics like illness and death through the lens of friendship, creating a unique blend of genres. This combination appeals to audiences who enjoy comedies and touching stories about friendship. The emotional impact is a mix of laughter and nostalgia, as viewers reflect on the value of deep friendships and the power of humor in difficult times.