Prickly Pears
Lorenzo is the mayor of a small town. One evening, returning home, surprised the well-known playboy Ghigo Buccilli who tries to seduce his beautiful wife. Enraged, he threatens the two with a gun, and Buccilli is the victim of a heart attack: the man survives but, forced to total rest, remains at the mayor's house. The result is an endless series of gags and misunderstandings, due to the stratagems devised by Lorenzo to avoid that the situation becomes the subject of gossip by fellow citizens ...
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Fico d'India |
| Year | 1980 |
| Country | Italy |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Director | Steno |
| Runtime | 93 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.3/10 (43 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The director doesn't push the comedy pedal — lets the scene develop at its own pace. The comedic effect arises naturally, without cuing the audience.
If you're looking for light cinema for an evening — this is it. If you're looking for something that'll change your perspective on life — keep scrolling.
For those who can appreciate simple pleasure without overthinking it.
Director: Steno
— MovieFinder Editorial
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Viewing atmosphere: Friday evening with food and company. Doesn't require close attention — works as background too.
🎭 Cast
Renato Pozzetto
Dott.Lorenzo Millozzi
Aldo Maccione
Arrigo "Ghigo" Buccilli
Gloria Guida
Lia Millozzi
Diego Abatantuono
Capo delle "Belve"
Gianfranco Barra
Commissario di Polizia
Daniele Formica
Lanzarotti
Luca Sportelli
Don Eusebio
Roberto Della Casa
portiere
Néstor Garay
fratello di Lorenzo
Dario Ghirardi
barista
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