Father Maurice, a priest living in a residential college for priests in Rome, is called out one day to "exorcise" the devil from someone. The devil turns out to be in the form of a ...
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| Walter Matthau | ... | Maurice | |
| Roberto Benigni | ... | Giuditta | |
| Rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
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Stefano Antonucci | ||
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Paolo Baroni | ... | Saverio |
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Paola Batticciotto | ||
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Giulia Borghini | ||
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Bianca Maria Borraccetti | ||
| Nicoletta Braschi | ... | Nina | |
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Roberto Corbiletto | ||
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Germana Di Giannicola | ||
| Franco Fabrizi | ... | Prete | |
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Mirella Falco | ... | Saverio's mother |
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Benedetto Fanna | ||
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Barbara Giommi | ||
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Father Maurice, a priest living in a residential college for priests in Rome, is called out one day to "exorcise" the devil from someone. The devil turns out to be in the form of a fun-loving man called Giuditta. What Father Maurice doesn't know is that this type of devil will turn his life around. Written by Stefano "SWEEVO" Pavone
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Country:
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July 1988 (Italy) See more »Also Known As:
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It's crazy, it's hilarious, it's grotesque and it's at least pure fun. The combination of Matthau's stoical yet strained mimics with Benigni's clownesque and provocative acting is one of the most surprising comedies from Italy ever. But it's not just pure comedy, it's definitely a satiric assault on religion, social behaviour and some more holy cows. Even more, it's incredible, how Matthau and Benigni are acting - and interacting. I'll bet that you've never seen Matthau look closer to desperation since The Odd Couple. And Lemmon was a sheer blessing compared to what he is confronted with here. And I still wonder how they ever managed to produce this movie. Anyway, catch this devil if you can, you won't regret it!