An Italian in America

An Italian in America

An Italian in America

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An Italian in America

1967

1h 32m

5.1(15 votes)

Comedy

Overview

Giuseppe, an Italian gas station attendant, is invited to the United States to reconcile with his father, who he believed had been dead for years.

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9 members

Acting

Alberto Sordi

Giuseppe Marossi

Alberto Sordi

Directing

Vittorio De Sica

Lando Marossi

Vittorio De Sica

Acting

Bill Dana

Presentatore tv

Bill Dana

Acting

Alice Condon

Eveline

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Bettina Brenna

Jane

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Franco Valobra

amico comunista

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Valentino Macchi

Unknown Role

Valentino Macchi

Acting

Lou Perry

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Gray Frederickson

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