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Alberto Sordi | Peppino |
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Silvana Mangano | Antonia |
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Bette Davis | 'A vecchia |
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Joseph Cotten | George |
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Mario Carotenuto | Il Professore |
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Domenico Modugno | Righetto |
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Antonella Di Maggio | Cleopatra |
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Bette Davis | The Millionairess |
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Luigi Comencini | Director |
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Rodolfo Sonego | Story |
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Luigi Comencini | Director |
An aging American millionairess journeys to Rome each year with her chauffeur George to play the card game scopone with destitute Peppino and his wife Antonia. The annual scenario remains unchanged: she donates the initial stakes so they can play, then ultimately wins the game, shattering the couple's dream of scoring a victory and improving their lot in life. Eventually their daughter Cleopatra seeks revenge on her parents' behalf.
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