Will Our Heroes Be Able to Find Their Friend Who Has Mysteriously Disappeared in Africa?

1968 2h 10m IT

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6.8

SOLID

★6.8TMDB · 106

ComedyAdventure

Synopsis

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A rich businessman is fed up with work, family, society, and goes with his accountant to Africa, in search of his brother-in-law who had vanished there in mysterious circumstances. They will find him alright - as a tribal chief, surrounded with lots of topless, shapely wives. They are going to return to civilisation, but will their friend come with them?

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Alberto Sordi
Fausto Di Salvio
Bernard Blier
Ubaldo Palmarini
Nino Manfredi
Oreste Sabatini
Giuliana Lojodice
Marisa Sabatini
Franca Bettoia
Rita Di Salvio
Manuel Zarzo
Padre Tomeo
Erika Blanc
Geneviève
José María Mendoza
Il Leopardo

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Ettore Scola
Writers: Furio Scarpelli, Ettore Scola, Agenore Incrocci
Languages: Italian
Countries: Angola, Italy

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ERA

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58 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Angola, Italy.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Ettore Scola, 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 Armando Trovajoli. 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 Arcalli 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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Alberto Sordi and Bernard Blier and Nino Manfredi carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0063508 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Ettore Scola directs. Claudio Cirillo behind the camera. Armando Trovajoli scores. Franco Arcalli cuts. Produced in Angola, Italy. Dialogue in Italian.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

158 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2International production across 2 countries: Angola, Italy.
3Directed by Ettore Scola, shot by Claudio Cirillo. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Armando Trovajoli. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Franco Arcalli shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Alberto Sordi and Bernard Blier and Nino Manfredi carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0063508 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography: Claudio Cirillo
Original score: Armando Trovajoli
Editing: Franco Arcalli
Production design: Gianni Polidori
Costume design: Bruna Parmesan
Makeup / hair: Giulio Natalucci
Sound: Carlo Diotallevi
Runtime: 130 min · 2h 10m
Status: Released
Original language: IT
Certification (US): T
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