Don Camillo and the Contestants

Don Camillo and the Contestants

1972 · 111 min · ★ 5.5 · Comedy

Mayor Peppone might very well lose the elections and Don Camillo makes sure that the mayor's delinquent son gets his act together while his own niece makes Peppone think she is pregnant by his son.

Directed by Mario Camerini · Written by Lucio De Caro

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