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Mambo Italiano

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  • 1h 39m
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6.7/10
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Mambo Italiano (2003)
Home Video Trailer from Columbia Tristar
Play trailer1:57
1 Video
23 Photos
  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • Romance

The son of Italian immigrants to Canada struggles to find the best way to reveal to his parents that he's gay.The son of Italian immigrants to Canada struggles to find the best way to reveal to his parents that he's gay.The son of Italian immigrants to Canada struggles to find the best way to reveal to his parents that he's gay.

IMDb RATING
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6.6K
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  • Director
    • Émile Gaudreault
  • Writers
    • Steve Galluccio(play)
    • Émile Gaudreault(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Luke Kirby
    • Peter Miller
    • Ginette Reno
Top credits
  • Director
    • Émile Gaudreault
  • Writers
    • Steve Galluccio(play)
    • Émile Gaudreault(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Luke Kirby
    • Peter Miller
    • Ginette Reno
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 67User reviews
    • 29Critic reviews
    • 41Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 14 nominations

    Videos1

    Mambo Italiano
    Trailer 1:57
    Mambo Italiano

    Photos23

    Émile Gaudreault at an event for Mambo Italiano (2003)
    Luke Kirby at an event for Mambo Italiano (2003)
    Paul Sorvino at an event for Mambo Italiano (2003)
    Steve Galluccio at an event for Mambo Italiano (2003)
    Claudia Ferri at an event for Mambo Italiano (2003)
    Claudia Ferri at an event for Mambo Italiano (2003)
    Émile Gaudreault, Daniel Louis, and Denise Robert at an event for Mambo Italiano (2003)
    Mary Walsh at an event for Mambo Italiano (2003)
    Paul Sorvino at an event for Mambo Italiano (2003)
    Paul Sorvino at an event for Mambo Italiano (2003)
    Steve Galluccio at an event for Mambo Italiano (2003)
    Claudia Ferri at an event for Mambo Italiano (2003)

    Top cast

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    Luke Kirby
    Luke Kirby
    • Angelo Barberinias Angelo Barberini
    Peter Miller
    Peter Miller
    • Nino Paventias Nino Paventi
    Ginette Reno
    Ginette Reno
    • Maria Barberinias Maria Barberini
    Paul Sorvino
    Paul Sorvino
    • Gino Barberinias Gino Barberini
    Mary Walsh
    Mary Walsh
    • Lina Paventias Lina Paventi
    Claudia Ferri
    Claudia Ferri
    • Anna Barberinias Anna Barberini
    Sophie Lorain
    Sophie Lorain
    • Pina Lunettias Pina Lunetti
    Tim Post
    Tim Post
    • Peteras Peter
    Tara Nicodemo
    Tara Nicodemo
    • Yolandaas Yolanda…
    Pierrette Robitaille
    Pierrette Robitaille
    • Rosettaas Rosetta
    Dino Tavarone
    Dino Tavarone
    • Giorgioas Giorgio
    Mark Camacho
    Mark Camacho
    • Johnny Christofaroas Johnny Christofaro
    Michel Perron
    Michel Perron
    • Father Carmignanias Father Carmignani
    Lou Vani
    Lou Vani
    • Marcoas Marco
    Diane Lavallée
    Diane Lavallée
    • Mélanieas Mélanie
    Ellen David
    Ellen David
    • Alicia (Gay Helpline)as Alicia (Gay Helpline)
    Shaun Balbar
    Shaun Balbar
    • Raymond (Gay Helpline)as Raymond (Gay Helpline)
    Matt Holland
    Matt Holland
    • Steve (Gay Helpline)as Steve (Gay Helpline)
    • Director
      • Émile Gaudreault
    • Writers
      • Steve Galluccio(play) (screenplay)
      • Émile Gaudreault(screenplay)
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    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Angelo Barberini is the oddball son of Italian immigrants Gino and Maria, who inadvertently ended up in Canada rather than the States. Angelo shocks his parents by moving out on his own without getting married, and shocks them further still when he reveals that he's gay. But his boyfriend, policeman Nino Paventi isn't as ready to come out of the closet -- especially not to his busybody mother, Lina. —Shannon Patrick Sullivan <shannon@mun.ca>
    • italian stereotype
    • help line
    • closeted homosexual
    • reference to gay sex
    • bisexual man
    • 76 more
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    • Taglines
      • Things change. Family doesn't.
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Drama
      • Romance
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for language and sexual situations
    • Parents guide
      • Add content advisory

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Both the film and the play (which the film is based upon) are based on Steve Galluccio's own life and experiences.
    • Goofs
      When Gino and Maria visit the cemetery, Maria says that her sister was 33 when she died, but the dates on the tombstone are 1960-1987, which would make her 27.
    • Quotes

      Nino Paventi: How'd you get in here? The door was locked, the alarm system was on...

      Lina Paventi: Nino, I'm Sicilian.

    • Connections
      Featured in Weird Sex and Snowshoes: A Trek Through the Canadian Cinematic Psyche (2004)
    • Soundtracks
      Montreal Italiano
      Written by Adam Broughton, Deanne Dompierre, Steve Galluccio & FM Le Sieur

      Music by FM Le Sieur

      Performed by Adam Broughton

      Courtesy of F.M.L.S. International & Cinémaginaire Inc.

    User reviews67

    Review
    Top review
    Very entertaining and fun!
    This film is about a second generation Italian immigrant having to come to terms with the drastic consequences of coming out of the closet.

    This film is unlike any other film I have seen. It is very fast paced, each subplot don't last for more than 1 minute. There is a lot of self narrative. It also shows intersecting events and scenes of relevant characters, which is unusual for a comedy.

    The sets are visually rich and appealing, and are always colourful and carefully constructed. The character development is great, and we care about the characters in the film. The script is excellent. The neurotic sister is hilarious. The arguments of the parents are very lively and funny, and are entertaining to watch. The costumes are nice and trendy, but not over the top.

    In summary, this film is a lot of fun, very entertaining, humorous, visually appealing, and there is something for everyone! The only gay scene is a half a second kiss, which certainly will not hinder its crossover appeal to the mainstream. This film deserves more recognition than it gets!
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    • Gordon-11
    • Dec 30, 2006

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 19, 2003 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Canada
    • Official site
      • Official Site
    • Languages
      • English
      • Italian
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Mambo italiano
    • Filming locations
      • Le Village Gai, Montréal, Québec, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Cinémaginaire Inc.
      • Equinoxe Films
      • The Harold Greenberg Fund
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • CA$5,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $6,253,026
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $406,651
      • Jun 8, 2003
    • Gross worldwide
      • $9,638,258
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 39 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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