Gorbaciof (2010)

Marino Pacileo, known as "Gorbaciof" due to the prominent birthmark on his forehead, is an accountant at Poggioreale Prison in Naples. Pacileo, silent and shy, has only one passion in life:... See full summary »

Director:

Stefano Incerti

Writers:

Diego De Silva, Stefano Incerti

Stars:

Toni Servillo, Mi Yang, Geppy Gleijeses

1 win & 5 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
Toni Servillo	...	Gorbaciof
Mi Yang	...	Lila
Geppy Gleijeses	...	L'avvocato
Gaetano Bruno	...	L'Arabo
Hal Yamanouchi	...	Padre di Lila
Antonio Buonomo	...	Direttore supermarket
Agostino Chiummariello	...	Direttore fabbrica
Salvatore Ruocco	...	Guardia
Nello Mascia	...	Vanacore
Francesco Paglino	...	Rapinatore
Salvatore Striano	...	Rapinatore
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Vincenzo Fabricino
Loredana Simioli	...	Secretary
Diego Sommaripa

Storyline

Marino Pacileo, known as "Gorbaciof" due to the prominent birthmark on his forehead, is an accountant at Poggioreale Prison in Naples. Pacileo, silent and shy, has only one passion in life: poker. He's in love with a Chinese girl called Lila and when he discovers that her father can't pay a debt incurred at the card table, Pacileo steals the money from the prison coffers and gives it to the girl. From that moment on, between losing games, collecting backhanders and committing robberies, he sets out on a slippery slope from which there is no turning back.

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Plot Keywords:

naples italy | gambler | 

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Genres:

Crime | Drama

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User Reviews

Tony Servillo is back!

Although it may seem so, this movie has nothing to do with the USSR. The movie's title refers to the protagonist's crimson birthmark on top of his head, just as the former Soviet leader. Gorbaciof works as a cashier at the prison of Naples. Quite easily he manages to embezzle money with which he gambles at night playing card games in the back of a Chinese restaurant. When he starts to feel for Lila, the mysterious and gorgeous waitress of the restaurant, everything changes.

The beautiful camera work and excellent editing make up for the lack of dialog in this film (there is almost no spoken word). Lots of dynamic shots, close ups and long takes in combination with the very good acting of Tony Servillo and Mi Yang make for a great cinematic experience. There is a lot of suspense in this film, but it has also funny and romantic moments. The only downside is the story, which is too straight forward in my opinion. If you can live with that I would say that this is nothing less than a must-see. Enjoy!

Details

Country:

Italy

Language:

Italian Mandarin

Release Date:

15 October 2010 (Italy)

Also Known As:

Gorbachev

Filming Locations:

Naples, Campania, Italy

Box Office

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$879,825

Company Credits

Production Co:

Devon Cinematografica, Surf Film, The Bottom Line

Technical Specs

Runtime:

85 min

Color:

Color