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Release Year1960
Runtime1h 39m
LanguageItalian
CertificationNR
GenresComedy
Votes2
DirectorArmando W. Tamburella
WritersPasquale Curatola, Nora de Siebert, Luigi Angelo
TypeFeature Film
Rating8.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsFra' Manisco cerca guai...
About Fra' Manisco cerca guai...
Father Pacifico is a genuine friar with a brisk manner, for this reason he is nicknamed Father Manisco. The religious finds himself grappling with a thorny case, as Don Liborio, a Neapolitan lord, dominates all local events, including the love choices of his young daughter. Father Pacifico manages to restore harmony and order despite a thousand difficulties.
Directed by Armando W. Tamburella, Fra' Manisco cerca guai... leans on a strong ensemble — Aldo Fabrizi, Marisa Merlini, Riccardo Garrone — 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 1960.
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