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L'allenatore nel pallone

1984 · 98 min Comedy
6.5 / 10 · TMDB

Oronzo Canà is called to coach Longobarda, the football team of a small town of Northern Italy, newly promoted to the First Division. His only task is not to be relegated, but Longobarda's owner plots against him, finding the team's current ranking far too expensive, and his top Brazilian striker is affected by a deep saudade.

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📋 Film Details

Year 1984
Country Italy
Genre Comedy
Director Sergio Martino
Runtime 98 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.5/10 (396 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film constructs a classic sports farce, relying on broad caricatures and situational humor deeply rooted in the Italian comedic tradition. It explores not football itself, but human greed and gullibility, using the pitch as a metaphor for life's delightful chaos.

Those who tire of cynical humor will find joy in its earnest, slapstick heart. What lingers after the final whistle is the charm of its unpretentious, feel-good spirit — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Sergio Martino

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Best enjoyed with friends, embracing the silliness, with snacks in hand and zero expectations for athletic accuracy.

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