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Prickly Pears (1980)
Director: Steno
Cast: Renato Pozzetto, Aldo Maccione, Gloria Guida, Diego Abatantuono
Runtime93 min
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Lorenzo is the mayor of a small town. One evening, returning home, surprised the well-known playboy Ghigo Buccilli who tries to seduce his beautiful wife. Enraged, he threatens the two with a gun, and Buccilli is the victim of a heart attack: the man survives but, forced to total rest, remains at the mayor's house. The result is an endless series of gags and misunderstandings, due to the stratagems devised by Lorenzo to avoid that the situation becomes the subject of gossip by fellow citizens ...
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Prickly Pears (1980) is a critically acclaimed Italian comedy directed by Steno. The film follows a series of misunderstandings and hijinks that ensue when the mayor of a small town catches a famous playboy trying to seduce his wife. Though not widely known outside of Italy, the film has received positive reviews from critics and enjoys a solid audience reception on IMDb.
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Directed by the acclaimed Italian filmmaker Steno in 1980, 'Prickly Pears' is a hilarious comedy that blends slapstick humor with a clever, farcical storyline. Starring the talented trio of Renato Pozzetto, Aldo Maccione, and Gloria Guida, the film offers an entertaining look at the misunderstandings and hijinks that ensue when a small-town mayor finds himself hosting an unexpected houseguest.