Ratataplan
Originally released in 1979. Ratataplan is a comedy film. directed by Maurizio Nichetti.
Starring Maurizio Nichetti, Angela Finocchiaro, and Edy Angelillo
Synopsis
Misadventures of Colombo, an engineer in Milano. He is the only winner of an admission test for a job, and just for this reason he isn't hired. So he becomes a barman, and he discovers a special formula that turns simple water into the "Immortality drink". He is robbed of the magic water copyright. So he tries to set up a theatrical company, but the first show is a fiasco. Since finding a normal job seems a mission impossible, he tries to set the sentimental side of his life. He targets the most beautiful girl of his building, and for her he builds a robot able to dance like Tony Manero (John Travolta's character in Saturday Night Fever (1977)). The robot gets drunk (!). It is another fiasco. So he targets an ugly girl and finally with her succeeds to live his surreal world for ever.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1979
47 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (28 votes)
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
Italy
Production
Director
Top Cast
Maurizio Nichetti
as Colombo
Angela Finocchiaro
as Rag Girl
Edy Angelillo
as Robot's Girl
Lidia Biondi
as Pregnant Woman
Roland Topor
as The Boss
Giorgio White
as Boss' Assistant
Gero Caldarelli
as Quellidigrock
Enrico Grazioli
as Quellidigrock
Heidi Hansen
as Quellidigrock
Maruska Motlova
as Quellidigrock
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- Vides Cinematografica
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ratataplan about?
Misadventures of Colombo, an engineer in Milano. He is the only winner of an admission test for a job, and just for this reason he isn't hired. So he becomes a barman, and he discovers a special fo...
Who directed Ratataplan?
Ratataplan was directed by Maurizio Nichetti.
How long is Ratataplan?
Ratataplan has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was Ratataplan released?
Ratataplan was released on January 1, 1979 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Ratataplan?
The main cast of Ratataplan includes Maurizio Nichetti, Angela Finocchiaro, Edy Angelillo, Lidia Biondi, Roland Topor.