Neapolitan Turk

Neapolitan Turk

1953 · 86 min · IT · 7.3 (105 votes)
Dir. Mario Mattoli · Starring Totò, Isa Barzizza, Carlo Campanini, Aldo Giuffrè, Ignazio Balsamo, Primarosa Battistella · Music Tito Salesi
Comedy

Naples/Sorrento, mid 20s. A couple of small thieves conceive a scam whereby one of them dresses up as a eunuch Turk to care for the women of the family of a wealthy man. They end up messing everything up, with lots of gags and funny events in the meantime.

VIBE

A breezy, old-school Italian comedy full of mistaken identities and charmingly chaotic schemes. Expect lighthearted capers and a warm, sun-drenched atmosphere perfect for a relaxed watch.

lightheartedslapstickcharmingwittysteadyItalian neorealism comedyperiod piecephysical comedydeceptionclassromancemistaken identity
italian
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