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Quick Info

Rating

7.3/10

Release1972

Runtime1h 53m

StatusReleased

BudgetN/A

RevenueN/A

Production

Produzioni De Laurentiis - International Manufacturing Company

Movie

The Scopone Game

1972

1h 53m

7.3

Comedy

Drama

Synopsis

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.

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