It Started in Naples

It Started in Naples

You'll want to be there when the fun starts!

PG 1960 · 100 min · ★ 6.4 · Comedy, Romance

Mike Hamilton, a Philadelphia lawyer, comes to Naples to settle the estate of his long estranged "black sheep" brother. Once there, he discovers that the deceased has left an 8 year old boy who is being raised by Michael's sister-in-law Lucia Curcio. To complicate matters, Lucia happens to be a sexy nightclub performer.

Directed by Melville Shavelson · Written by Melville Shavelson

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