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The Baron's Mazurka
A fig tree growing in the estates of Baron Anteo Pellacani has been worshipped since the Middle Ages, after a Saint was supposedly martyred there. The Baron, who was crippled in a fig tree-related accident and has since become a raging atheist, vows to tear it down—until he mistakes a beautiful prostitute momentarily lying on the tree for the Saint herself, falling in love with her. Her pimp, his relatives and the clergy try to take advantage of his newfound faith.
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A fig tree growing in the estates of Baron Anteo Pellacani has been worshipped since the Middle Ages, after a Saint was supposedly martyred there. The Baron, who was crippled in a fig tree-related accident and has since become a raging atheist, vows to tear it down—until he mistakes a beautiful prostitute momentarily lying on the tree for the Saint herself, falling in love with her. Her pimp, his relatives and the clergy try to take advantage of his newfound faith.
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Genre:Drama, Comedy, Romance
Written By:Antonio Avati, Pupi Avati, Gianni Cavina
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Runtime:110 minutes
Studio:Euro International Films
Cast
Pupi Avati
Director
Ugo Tognazzi
Barone Anteo Pellacani
Paolo Villaggio
Checco Coniglio
Delia Boccardo
La Santa
Gianni Cavina
Petazzoni
Lucio Dalla
Fava
Patrizia De Clara
Eugenia Pellacani Bompani
Giulio Pizzirani
Padre Arioso
Gianfranco Barra
Brigadier Caputo
Lucienne Camille
Silvana
Andrea Matteuzzi
Marchese monarchico
Bob Tonelli
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