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Release Year1984
Runtime1h 32m
LanguageItalian
CertificationNR
GenresComedy
Votes414
DirectorCastellano, Pipolo
WritersPipolo, Castellano
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.8 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Country Boy
About The Country Boy
A man is forced to completely change his habits when he decides to move from the country to the city.
Directed by Castellano, Pipolo, The Country Boy leans on a strong ensemble — Renato Pozzetto, Massimo Boldi, Donna Osterbuhr — 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 1984.
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