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Directed by Carlo Ludovico Bragaglia, 47 Talking Corpses leans on a strong ensemble — Totò, Silvana Pampanini, Adriana Benetti — 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 1950.
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A good-natured but unlucky Italian is constantly going on a difficult situations, but never lose his mood.
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