Il presidente del Borgorosso Football Club
Benito Fornaciari, a pale, devoutly Catholic, Upper Middleclass Italian inherits a minor-league football club from a long-lost uncle. He decides to visit the club to sell it, but the local population has other ideas: through an almost-armed uprising they "force" him not to sell the club but lead it to other glories on the football field.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1970 |
| Country | Italy |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Director | Luigi Filippo D'Amico |
| Runtime | 116 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.4/10 (58 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
Director Luigi Filippo D'Amico constructs a classic comedy of contrasts, pitting a rigid Milanese bourgeois against the passionate, straightforward locals. He relies on the impeccable comic timing of Alberto Sordi and explores cultural misunderstandings with a light, affectionate touch that never turns into mockery.
What lingers after the final whistle is a genuine warmth and a charming belief in community spirit. It's a playful satire that ultimately celebrates how a shared passion can bridge any social divide. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Luigi Filippo D'Amico
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Best enjoyed with friends, a glass of wine, and a love for underdog stories.
🎭 Cast
Alberto Sordi
Benito Fornaciari / Libero Fornaciari
Margarita Lozano
Erminia
Daniele Vargas
don Regazzoni
Carlo Taranto
l'allenatore José Buonservizi
Tina Lattanzi
Amelia Fornaciari
Omar Sívori
se stesso
Giuliano Todeschini
farmacista
Teodoro Corrà
il medico della squadra
Dante Cleri
ragioniere Quintino Braglia
Rino Cavalcanti
sindaco Bulgarelli
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