Ace

1981 1h 30m IT

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6.2

MID

★6.2TMDB · 237

Comedy

Synopsis

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Asso (Ace), the best poker-player in town, was killed in his wedding night, because he won too much against a bad loser. In the "final" game in heaven the clerk on duty also lost, so Asso can come back to this world as a ghost to search for a good man for his wife (widow). Who is good enough for the wife of Asso ?

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Adriano Celentano
Asso
Edwige Fenech
Silvia
Renato Salvatori
Bretella
Sylva Koscina
Enrichetta
Pippo Santonastaso
Morgan
John Stacy
banchiere
Gianni Magni
Il killer
Gerry Bruno
Il ristoratore

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Castellano
Writers: Castellano, Castellano, Pipolo
Languages: Italian
Countries: Italy

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RUNTIME

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90 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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

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3 / 7

CAST

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Directed by Castellano, shot by Danilo Desideri. 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 Detto Mariano. 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 Antonio Siciliano shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 7

CAST

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Adriano Celentano and Edwige Fenech and Renato Salvatori carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0082034 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Castellano directs. Danilo Desideri behind the camera. Detto Mariano scores. Antonio Siciliano cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Italy. Dialogue in Italian.

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Things worth knowing

190 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
245 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Directed by Castellano, shot by Danilo Desideri. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Detto Mariano. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Antonio Siciliano shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Adriano Celentano and Edwige Fenech and Renato Salvatori carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0082034 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.