The Maniacs

d. Lucio Fulci
c. Italy
y. 1964

description:
"A minor comedy from Italian filmmaker Lucio Fulci (Zombi 2; L'Aldila), this anthology is of interest primarily to cult devotees for marking the notorious director's only collaboration with legendary "scream queen" Barbara Steele (La Maschera del Demonio). Lushly photographed and filled with popular comedians of the era (including Franco Franchi and Ciccio Ingrassia, who made several of their "Franco and Ciccio" comedies with Fulci), the film's sketches spotlight various manias. As might be expected, nymphomania gets an extended treatment, with all the requisite mugging, leering, and smarmy asides common to Italian comedies of the period, as well as a lengthy parade of songs, many scored by Ennio Morricone, and some international burlesque performers. Enrico Maria Salerno and Walter Chiari lead a cast which includes Lisa Gastoni, Gaia Germani, Umberto d'Orsi, and Raimondo Vianello." (AMG)

IMDB... 5.2 (15)
_AMG... n/a

size: 700MB
qlty: DVD
subs: ?

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1 comment:

Lazare said...

Belated thanks for including these. I see there has been less activity here of late. I hope you don't give up.

Here's another one: "Donatella" by Mario Monicelli, starring Elsa Martinelli. Music by Xavier Cugat. Italian comedy in color. 1956. Findable on emule, yet to download. And only 7, SEVEN votes on imdb. Please do this film a favour :)

Hope you are well. Best wishes.