Escalation
1968, London. Luca is living his 'swinging' years away from duties, while his father wants him to take the reins of the family business. He plots to have him kidnapped and placed in a sanitarium, where the young man undergoes electroshock therapy until 'normalised'. Luca is then made to marry a woman who is actually a psychiatrist hired to turn him into a perfect businessman.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1968 |
| Country | Italy |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Director | Roberto Faenza |
| Runtime | 89 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.2/10 (6 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
Escalation has mixed reviews with a rating of 6.2/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.
Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.
A classic from 1968. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.
— MovieFinder Editorial
🎭 Cast
Claudine Auger
Carla Maria Mannini
Lino Capolicchio
Luca Lambertinghi
Gabriele Ferzetti
Augusto Lambertinghi
Didi Perego
Private investigator
Leopoldo Trieste
Priest / Guru
Paola Corinti
Augusto's lover
Dada Gallotti
Nurse
Harold Null
Police sergeant
Jacqueline Perrier
Valeria Lambertenghi
Michele Riccardini
Detective
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