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Fantozzi The Return (1996)
Director: Neri Parenti
Cast: Paolo Villaggio, Milena Vukotić, Gigi Reder, Maria Cristina Maccà
Runtime97 min
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Ugo Fantozzi has been ejected from Heaven and is sent back to Earth for a short period of time until the staff in Heaven can get Fantozzi a place there. Fantozzi goes through a variety of unfortunate experiences, such as rescuing his retro punk granddaughter Uga, and having to pay a vast telephone bill due to frequent chat line conversations. He ends up getting arrested instead of his ex-boss, who was originally charged with corruption. Just as he is about to enjoy the World Cup Final with Italy, he is called back into Heaven. Can he find peace once again?
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Fantozzi The Return (1996) is a critically acclaimed comedy film directed by Neri Parenti. While it has not received any major awards, the film has a strong audience reception, boasting an IMDb rating of 7.2 out of 10 based on over 5,000 reviews.
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Fantozzi The Return, the 1996 comedy directed by Neri Parenti, offers a delightfully quirky and misadventure-filled story starring the iconic Paolo Villaggio as the hapless Ugo Fantozzi. Fans of the character's previous outings will relish seeing Fantozzi's hilarious efforts to find peace, while newcomers will be drawn in by the film's blend of slapstick humor and poignant moments.