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Cast
Nino Taranto
as Angelino Angelini
Marisa Merlini
as Olga Olghis
Gloria Iven
as Mavia
Rossana Martini
as Valeria
Ada Dondini
as zia Elettra
Italia Marchesini
as zia Ester
Peppino Spadaro
as onorevole Angelini di Catania
Nino Crisman
as Alfredino
Nando Bruno
as Armando Proietti
Enzo Turco
as cavalier Crisafulli, sindaco
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1949
Runtime1h 30m
LanguageItalian
CertificationNR
GenresComedy
Votes1
DirectorGiorgio Simonelli
WritersMarcello Marchesi, Vittorio Metz, Giorgio Simonelli
TypeFeature Film
Rating8.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsIf I Were A Member Of Parliament
About If I Were A Member Of Parliament
A young dare-devil goes to Rome in search of fortune, with the blessings and money of his loving aunts. While in the city, he is a victim of a series of mishaps. His aunts hear about a man of the same name who is a candidate for Parliament; they think that he is their nephew and organize a series of celebrations. So, the youngster gets the idea of trying to replace the real candidate, but gets found out. The aunts forgive him.
Directed by Giorgio Simonelli, If I Were A Member Of Parliament leans on a strong ensemble — Nino Taranto, Marisa Merlini, Gloria Iven — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1949.
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