The Taming of the Scoundrel

Dec 20, 1980

1h 44m

★ 7.1

Overview

A rich farmer is well known for being very unkind. He's misanthropic, misogynous and cantankerous. Until he meets by chance a gorgeous girl...

Genres

Comedy

Production Companies

Capital Film

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Cast

Elia Codogno

Adriano Celentano

Lisa Silvestri

Ornella Muti

Mamie

Edith Peters

Don Cirillo

Pippo Santonastaso

Campagnolo

Jimmy il Fenomeno

Renata

Milly Carlucci

Benzinaio

Sandro Ghiani

Vittorio

Nicola De Buono

Guidatore del camioncino

Marco Columbro

Contadino malato

Vincenzo De Toma

Ragioniere

Guido Spadea

Nipote di Mamie

Gianni Coletto

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