
Despite being penniless, Antonino Scannapieco possesses a convincing eloquence. Having obtained money from friends to travel to Rome to consult a luminary about his dandruff problem, he sets off for the capital, where various misadventures await him.
Directed by Maurizio Nichetti, Il Bi e il Ba leans on a strong ensemble — Nino Frassica, Leo Gullotta, Marco Messeri — 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 1986.
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