He Who Hesitates Is Lost
After their boss' death, two clerks eagerly await the arrival of the next one, each one of them hoping to become the apple of his eye. They compete in every possible way to impress him, which causes lots of trouble and many misunderstandings.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Chi si ferma è perduto |
| Year | 1960 |
| Country | Italy |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Director | Sergio Corbucci |
| Runtime | 97 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.9/10 (55 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The director constructs a farce on the clash between petty ambition and institutional absurdity. He relies on physical comedy and escalating misunderstandings to explore the universal folly of workplace sycophancy.
What lingers after the final reel is the cheerful cynicism of its observation that the dance for a superior's favor is a timeless ritual. A lighthearted satire that still resonates. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Sergio Corbucci
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Perfect for a relaxed evening, best enjoyed with a sense of humor about office politics.
🎭 Cast
Totò
Antonio Guardalavecchia
Peppino De Filippo
Giuseppe Colabona
Aroldo Tieri
Matteo Rossi
Luigi De Filippo
Donato Cavallo
Alberto Lionello
Mario Rossi
Alberto Talegalli
il cliente che protesta
Angela Portaluri
Iole, figlia di Guardalavecchia
Mario Castellani
Commendator Pasquetti
Lia Zoppelli
Giulia, sorella del Comm. Pasquetti
Jacqueline Pierreux
Teresa, moglie di Colabona
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