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MediocreGoodWatch scoreSummary
A small-time soccer referee gets the chance of a lifetime when he gets to referee a major-league game. He becomes a celebrity and suddenly finds himself having to choose between his future as a referee and the temptations that come his way, especially the women, now.
Good for
- Date night
- Friends night
- Party vibe
Where to watch
Not streaming in United States. Where it is:
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At a glance
Critics vs audiences
Only audience scores so far
Audiences 52GoodWatch 54
IMDb5.2
Running time
1 h 48 min
A typical length for comedies, +8 min on the typical 100
typical 100108Half of all comedies run 91–111 min.
Reach
Streams in 1 country, rent or buy in 1 more
Released
1974
March 23, 1974
52 years ago
Genre
ComedyLanguage
Italian
Original language
Made in
- Italy
Rated
No age rating yet.
What's in it
- ViolenceLittle or none
- Gore, disturbing imagesLittle or none
- Frightening scenesLittle or none
- Sex, nudityModerate
- Dark themesLittle or none
In white: what the content advisories name. Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsDate NightFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismNot listed for kids or family movie night.
and 12 more17 people
- Lando BuzzancaCarmelo Lo Cascio
- Gabriella PallottaLaura, la moglie di Carmelo
- Massimo MollicaIl commendator Armando La Forgia
- Joan CollinsElena Sperani, la giornalista
- Marisa SolinasLuisella, la moglie di Tito
- Nello PazzafiniUn tifoso che invade il campo
- Ignazio LeoneTito Fichera, guardalinee
- DCDino CurcioIl sindaco
- Daniele VargasIl presidente della commissione arbitrale
Umberto D'OrsiIl medico
Gianfranco BarraUn agente
Alvaro VitaliIl portalettere
Milla JohanssonNaked woman at Elena's house (uncredited)
Antonio La RainaAntonio- GRGiovanni RosselliSaro, figlio di Carmelo
Elizabeth Turnermoglie inglese di La Forgia
Dante Cleritassista
Directing · 3
- Luigi Filippo D'Amico Director, Story, Screenplay
- Giorgio Gentili First Assistant Director
- Roberto Giandalia Script Supervisor
Writing · 3
- Sandro Continenza Screenplay
- Raimondo Vianello Screenplay
- Giulio Scarnicci Screenplay
Production · 6
- Gianni Hecht Lucari Producer
- Romualdo Buzzanca Unit Manager
- Giacomo Longo Production Secretary
- Fausto Pierannunzi Administration
- Romano Dandi Line Producer
- Agostino Pane Production Manager
Camera · 4
- Sergio D'Offizi Director of Photography
- Enrico Lucidi Camera Operator
- Enrico Maggi Assistant Camera
- Sergio Serantoni Key Grip
Editing · 2
- Marisa Mengoli Editor
- Armando Pace Assistant Editor
Sound · 6
- Maurizio De Angelis Original Music Composer
- Guido De Angelis Original Music Composer
- Gianfranco De Mattheis Boom Operator
- Massimo Iabone Sound
- Mario Amari Sound Mixer
- Franco Tamponi Conductor
Art · 1
- Walter Patriarca Production Design, Costume Design
Costume & Make-Up · 3
- Giulio Natalucci Makeup Artist
- Walter Giangrasso Hairstylist
- Liliana Galli Assistant Costume Designer
Lighting · 1
- Enrico D'Offizi Gaffer
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