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Don Camillo and the Contestants

1972 · 111 min Comedy
5.3 / 10 · TMDB

Mayor Peppone might very well lose the elections and Don Camillo makes sure that the mayor's delinquent son gets his act together while his own niece makes Peppone think she is pregnant by his son.

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Original Title Don Camillo e i giovani d'oggi
Year 1972
Country France, Italy
Genre Comedy
Director Mario Camerini
Runtime 111 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.3/10 (20 votes)

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The film constructs its classic odd-couple dynamic against the backdrop of a shifting generational landscape, relying on the timeless friction between the communist mayor and the shrewd priest. It explores their rivalry through a series of escalating pranks and misunderstandings that ultimately reveal mutual respect.

What lingers after the laughter subsides is the affection for these flawed characters, whose battles always end with a handshake. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Mario Camerini

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