Lady Liberty (1971)
La mortadella (original title)Reference View | Change View
- PG
- 1h 49min
- Comedy
- 22 Dec 1971 (Italy)
- Movie
United States Customs at New York's JFK Airport won't allow her to enter the country with a Baked Ham. So she decides to eat the ham at the airport and then come in to the country. Obviously there are many sub themes and story twists.
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Cast verified as complete
| Sophia Loren | ... |
Maddalena Ciarrapico
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| Gigi Proietti | ... |
Michele Bruni
(as Luigi Proietti)
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| William Devane | ... |
Jock Fenner
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| Beeson Carroll | ... |
Dominic Perlino
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María Luisa Sala | ... |
Milly
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| Danny DeVito | ... |
Fred Mancuso
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Tommaso Bianco | ... |
Parent of Michele
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| Susan Sarandon | ... |
Sally
(as Susan Sarendon)
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| Charles Bartlett | ... |
Wildflower
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| Carla Mancini | ... |
Friend of Maddalena
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Claudio Trionfi | ... |
Reporter
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Jack Aaron | ... |
Steward (uncredited)
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| Martin Abrahams | ... |
Tenant (uncredited)
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Martin Maria Abram | ... |
Young Man (uncredited)
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Paul Ambrose | ... |
Dora (uncredited)
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Frank Bara | ... |
Reporter (uncredited)
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Don Billett | ... |
Aide (uncredited)
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| K Callan | ... |
Subway Lady (uncredited)
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Geordie Campbell | ... |
Andrew (uncredited)
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Brian Chapin | ... |
Copy Boy (uncredited)
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Robert Cromwell | ... |
Cop (uncredited)
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Jack Dabdoub | ... |
Cop (uncredited)
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William J. Daprato | ... |
Pasquale (uncredited)
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| Candy Darling | ... |
Transvestite (uncredited)
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Janet Davidson | ... |
Stewardess (uncredited)
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Mark Dawson | ... |
Cop (uncredited)
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| Peter De Anda | ... |
Al (uncredited)
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Sally Demay | ... |
Old Lady (uncredited)
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| David Doyle | ... |
O'Henry (uncredited)
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Dick Ensslen | ... |
Cop (uncredited)
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| Alan Feinstein | ... |
Aide (uncredited)
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Alex Fisher | ... |
Lawrence (uncredited)
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| George Fisher | ... |
Thug (uncredited)
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Daniel Fortus | ... |
Wow Boy (uncredited)
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Kathy Galvin | ... |
Emily (uncredited)
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John Gerstad | ... |
Martin (uncredited)
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| Robert Glaudini | ... |
Georgie (uncredited)
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Charles Guardino | ... |
Thug (uncredited)
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| Michael Haley | ... |
Cab Driver (uncredited)
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| Frank Hamilton | ... |
T.V. Director (uncredited)
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Dennis Helfend | ... |
Reporter (uncredited)
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| Edward Herrmann | ... |
Policeman (uncredited)
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Alfred Hinckley | ... |
Nolan (uncredited)
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Randy Hines | ... |
Teddy (uncredited)
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| Basil Hoffman | ... |
Willett (uncredited)
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Tracy Hotchner | ... |
Wow Girl (uncredited)
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| Tom Lacy | ... |
City Editor (uncredited)
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| Sydney Lassick | ... |
Man on phone cabin (uncredited)
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| Ben Lautman | ... |
Rock Star (uncredited)
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| Richard Libertini | ... |
Tim (uncredited)
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Suzy Mann | ... |
Telephone operator (uncredited) (unconfirmed)
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Packy McFarland | ... |
Trix (uncredited)
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Dennis McMullen | ... |
Cop (uncredited)
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Dutch Miller | ... |
Gallagher (uncredited)
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Thomas Murphy | ... |
Cop (uncredited)
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| Christopher Norris | ... |
Lydia (uncredited)
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Roger Ochs | ... |
Reporter (uncredited)
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William Ostroff | ... |
Colleague (uncredited)
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Robert Pickering | ... |
Aide (uncredited)
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| Elsa Raven | ... |
Policewoman (uncredited)
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Adam Reed | ... |
Witty Boy (uncredited)
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Burt Richards | ... |
Station Attendant (uncredited)
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Dick Sabol | ... |
Colleague (uncredited)
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Piero Scheggi | ... |
Reporter (uncredited)
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| Fred J. Scollay | ... |
Doctor (uncredited)
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Irene Signoretti | ... |
Hostess (uncredited)
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| Garnett Smith | ... |
Aide (uncredited)
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| Alex Stevens | ... |
Thug (uncredited)
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Terry Thompson | ... |
Bill (uncredited)
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Zan Turner | ... |
Orderly in Hospital (uncredited)
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Mary Whelchel | ... |
Kind Lady (uncredited)
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Joel Wolfe | ... |
Reporter (uncredited)
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| Darrell Zwerling | ... |
Stan (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Mario Monicelli | ||
Written by
| Suso Cecchi D'Amico | ... | (screenplay) and |
| Mario Monicelli | ... | (screenplay) and |
| Leonard Melfi | ... | (screenplay) |
| Renato W. Spera | ... | (story) |
| Don Carlos Dunaway | ... | (screenplay) (uncredited) |
| Ring Lardner Jr. | ... | () (uncredited) |
Produced by
| Carlo Ponti | ... | producer |
| Danilo Sabatini | ... | associate producer |
| Fred Wallach | ... | associate producer |
Music by
| Rosalino Cellamare | ||
| Lucio Dalla | ||
Cinematography by
| Alfio Contini | ||
Editing by
| Ruggero Mastroianni | ||
Editorial Department
| Paola Carlozzi | ... | assistant editor |
Casting By
| Sally Dennison | ||
Production Design by
| Mario Garbuglia | ||
Art Direction by
| Richard Bianchi | ||
| Ferdinando Giovannoni | ||
| Rene D'Auriac | ... | (uncredited) |
Set Decoration by
| Emilio D'Andria | ||
| Paul Vogt | ||
Costume Design by
| Albert Wolsky | ||
Makeup Department
| Giuseppe Annunziata | ... | makeup artist |
| Fern Buchner | ... | makeup artist |
| Alessandro Jacoponi | ... | hair stylist |
| Giulio Mastrantonio | ... | makeup artist |
| Ada Palombi | ... | hair stylist |
Production Management
| Lanfranco Diotallevi | ... | production supervisor |
| Guy Luongo | ... | production supervisor |
| Luciano Piperno | ... | production manager |
| Louis A. Stroller | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Mario Garbuglia | ... | second unit director |
| Alan Hopkins | ... | first assistant director |
| Carlo Vanzina | ... | first assistant director |
| Chris Soldo | ... | second assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Thomas Saccio | ... | property master |
| Paul Vogt | ... | set dresser |
| Averardo Ciriello | ... | poster designer (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Richard Gramaglia | ... | sound mixer (as Dick Gramaglia) |
| Alvaro Orsini | ... | sound |
| David Hawkins | ... | sound editor (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Giancarlo Granatelli | ... | assistant camera |
| Mario Pastorini | ... | assistant camera |
| Warren Rothenberger | ... | camera operator: second unit |
| Maurizio Scanzani | ... | camera operator |
| Tazio Secchiaroli | ... | still photographer |
| Sandro Tamborra | ... | camera operator |
Casting Department
| Vic Ramos | ... | extras casting (as Víctor Ramos) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Enrico Sabbatini | ... | costume: Mrs. Loren |
Script and Continuity Department
| Paola Salvadori | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Giancarlo Pettini | ... | production accountant |
Production Companies
Distributors
- United Artists (1972) (United States) (theatrical) (dubbed)
- United Artists (1972) (Argentina) (theatrical) (as Artistas Unidos)
- American Broadcasting Company (ABC) (1975) (United States) (tv) (original airing)
- Research Entertainment (2014) (Spain) (video)
- Films sans Frontières (2015) (World-wide)
- Columbia Filmes (Portugal) (theatrical)
- El 9 Besepi S.L. (2021) (Spain)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Cinecittà (stages)
- International Recordings (sound studio)
- New York Daily News (the producers wish to thank)
- Oaktree Enterprises Inc. NY (production coordinator)
- Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (the producers wish to thank)
- Titan Productions (sound studio)
- Trans World Airlines (TWA) (the producers wish to thank)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Maddalena and Michele fall in love in Italy in the 1960s, while working at a meat factory in Emilia stormed by the workers' protest, but their love can't be, because he is married and Italy has no divorce. So she persuades him to move to the U.S., and joins him four years later, bringing a Mortadella (sort of salami, processed pork anyway) as a present. But Customs do not allow processed meat to enter the U.S., so she is held at JFK airport but refuses to give in (she indeed is a very strong woman). In the meantime, she discovers the truth about Michele and a few things about the US.
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| Taglines | Can a girl from a little sausage factory in Italy find romance and happiness in a pizzeria in New York? See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Edward Herrmann's film debut. He plays a police officer at the airport who is offered to taste the mortadella. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Mortadela (2022). See more » |
| Soundtracks | (I Guess) The Lord Must be In New York City See more » |