Count Tacchia

Count Tacchia

1982 · 117 min · ★ 6.1 · Comedy

In 1900 in Rome, the poor carpenter Francesco, by a twist of fate, is recognized component of a noble family in the process of decay. Francesco knows the cynical and ruthless Prince Torquato Terenzi, disappointed by life and progress, and also falls in love with the beautiful Duchess Elisa. When Prince Terenzi dies, Francesco realizes that he's not enriched for nothing with the inheritance, because the noble family is broke; so he enlistes himself for the war in Libya, but quickly returnes to Italy, disgusted by the atrocities of the fighting. His dream is to be a singer, and so he goes to America with the Duchess Elisa.

Directed by Sergio Corbucci · Written by Sergio Corbucci

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Enrico Montesano Francesco 'Checco' Puricelli - aka Conte Tacchia
Zoé Chauveau Fernanda Toccacieli
Giuseppe Pambieri marchese Lollo D'Alfieri
Ninetto Davoli Ninetto
Ania Pieroni duchessina Elisa Savelli
Riccardo Pizzuti Tomegaux, spadaccino francese
Claudio Gora duca Saverio Savelli
Lia Zoppelli duchessa Savelli
Paolo Panelli mastro Alvaro Puricelli
Vittorio Gassman Prince Torquato Terenzi
Anita Durante nonna di Fernanda
Andrea Ciccolella Bimbo

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