Fantozzi The Return
Ugo Fantozzi has been ejected from Heaven and is sent back to Earth for a short period of time until the staff in Heaven can get Fantozzi a place there. Fantozzi goes through a variety of unfortunate experiences, such as rescuing his retro punk granddaughter Uga, and having to pay a vast telephone bill due to frequent chat line conversations. He ends up getting arrested instead of his ex-boss, who was originally charged with corruption. Just as he is about to enjoy the World Cup Final with Italy, he is called back into Heaven. Can he find peace once again?
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About Fantozzi The Return
Fantozzi The Return is a 1996 Italian-language comedy film directed by Neri Parenti. The cast is led by Paolo Villaggio, Milena Vukotić, Gigi Reder. It has a runtime of 1h 37m. Viewers rate it 5.8/10 across 400 ratings.
Fantozzi The Return was produced by Italian International Film and Cecchi Gori Group Tiger Cinematografica and made in Italy. It was released on December 20, 1996.
- Director
- Neri Parenti
- Writers
- Alessandro Bencivenni, Neri Parenti, Domenico Saverni
- Release date
- December 20, 1996
- Original language
- Italian
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Italy
- Production
- Italian International Film, Cecchi Gori Group Tiger Cinematografica
Fantozzi The Return cast & crew
Fantozzi The Return was directed by Neri Parenti and written by Alessandro Bencivenni, Neri Parenti, and Domenico Saverni.
The cast features Paolo Villaggio as Rag. Ugo Fantozzi, Milena Vukotić as Pina Fantozzi, Gigi Reder as Ragionier Filini, Maria Cristina Maccà as Mariangela Fantozzi / Uga, Maurizio Mattioli as Chirurgo plastico, and Anna Mazzamauro as Signorina Silvani.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Bruno Zambrini, cinematography is by Alessandro D'Eva, and it was produced by Vittorio Cecchi Gori and Fulvio Lucisano.
Is Fantozzi The Return worth watching?
Fantozzi The Return holds an audience score of 5.8/10 from 399 ratings, a more divisive comedy films.
At 1h 37m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy, Fantozzi The Return is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Fantozzi The Return
Paolo Villaggio
Rag. Ugo Fantozzi
Milena Vukotić
Pina Fantozzi
Gigi Reder
Ragionier Filini
Maria Cristina Maccà
Mariangela Fantozzi / Uga
Maurizio Mattioli
Chirurgo plastico
Anna Mazzamauro
Signorina Silvani
Antonio Allocca
Controllore del treno
Sergio Gibello
Magistrato
Paolo Paoloni
Megadirettore Galattico Duca Conte Balabam
Nello Riviè
Pubblico Ministero
Fabio Traversa
Agente della Finanza "Pescatore"
Mauro Vestri
Agente della Finanza
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Fantozzi The Return — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Fantozzi The Return in United States?
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▸What language is Fantozzi The Return in?
Fantozzi The Return is originally in Italian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Fantozzi The Return?
Fantozzi The Return runs 1 hours 37 minutes (97 minutes).
▸What is Fantozzi The Return rated?
It holds a 5.8/10 audience score from 399 ratings.
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