The Pool Hustlers

The Pool Hustlers

1983 · 103 min · IT · 6.8 (50 votes)
Dir. Maurizio Ponzi · Starring Francesco Nuti, Giuliana De Sio, Marcello Lotti, Antonio Petrocelli, Novello Novelli, Renato Cecchetto · Music I. Barluna
ComedyRomance

Francesco, nicknamed 'Toscano', is a very good pool player but he never wins when he plays for money. He meets Chiara, a saxophone player, on a late night bus by swapping his case containing the cue with her one, containing the sax. The two fall in love, but in the meantime Francesco loses a big amount of money playing versus 'Scuro', the long-time Italian champion. His only chance to pay the debt is to win the Italian Championships.

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A charming 80s Italian rom-com with a feel-good vibe. It's a lighthearted story about love, competition, and finding your confidence, perfect for a cozy night in.

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