Overview
A young poet falls in love with a sophisticated woman who hates poetry. But the poet wants to win her with poetry — and a bit of help from his mum.
Director and cast
- Giuseppe Bertolucci Director
- Roberto Benigni as Mario Cioni
- Alida Valli as Mamma di Mario
- Carlo Monni as Bozzone
- Sergio Forconi as Uomo della tombola
- Giovanni Nannini as Don Valdemaro
- Rosanna Benvenuto as la zoppa
- Paolo Pieri as Furio
- Franco Fanigliulo as cantante di "Romeo e Los Gringos"
- Mario Pachi as Gnorante
- Maresco Fratini Cast
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