

The Taming of the Scoundrel
1980-12-20 · 104 min · ★ 7.2
A rich farmer is well known for being very unkind. He's misanthropic, misogynous and cantankerous. Until he meets by chance a gorgeous girl...
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- Directors
- Pipolo, Franco Castellano
- Production companies
- Capital Film
- Countries
- Italy
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Adriano CelentanoElia Codogno
Ornella MutiLisa Silvestri
Edith PetersMamie
Pippo SantonastasoDon Cirillo
Jimmy il FenomenoCampagnolo
Milly CarlucciRenata
Sandro GhianiBenzinaio
Nicola De BuonoVittorio
Marco ColumbroGuidatore del camioncino
Vincenzo De TomaContadino malato
Guido SpadeaRagioniere
Gianni Francoun conoscente di Elia al bar
Maurizio Fardoil barista
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