Count Tacchia (1982)
In 1900 in Rome, the poor carpenter Francesco, by a twist of fate, is recognized component of a noble family in the process of decay. Francesco knows the cynical and ruthless Prince Torquato Terenzi, disappointed by life and progress, and also falls in love with the beautiful Duchess Elisa. When Prince Terenzi dies, Francesco realizes that he's not enriched for nothing with the inheritance, because the noble family is broke; so he enlistes himself for the war in Libya, but quickly returnes to Italy, disgusted by the atrocities of the fighting. His dream is to be a singer, and so he goes to America with the Duchess Elisa.
Director: Sergio Corbucci
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 117 min
Release Date: December 23, 1982
Cast
- Enrico Montesano - Francesco 'Checco' Puricelli - aka Conte Tacchia
- Zoé Chauveau - Fernanda Toccacieli
- Giuseppe Pambieri - marchese Lollo D'Alfieri
- Ninetto Davoli - Ninetto
- Ania Pieroni - duchessina Elisa Savelli
- Riccardo Pizzuti - Tomegaux, spadaccino francese
- Claudio Gora - duca Saverio Savelli
- Lia Zoppelli - duchessa Savelli
- Paolo Panelli - mastro Alvaro Puricelli
- Vittorio Gassman - Prince Torquato Terenzi
Screenplay
- Sergio Corbucci (Story)
- Sergio Corbucci (Screenplay)
- Massimo Franciosa (Story)
- Massimo Franciosa (Screenplay)
- Luciano Vincenzoni (Story)
Music: Armando Trovajoli
Cinematography: Luigi Kuveiller
Editing: Ruggero Mastroianni
Production: Adige Films 76, Distributori Audiovisivi Consorziati, RAI
Country: Italy
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
More Films by Director: Sergio Corbucci
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Count Tacchia about?
- In 1900 in Rome, the poor carpenter Francesco, by a twist of fate, is recognized component of a noble family in the process of decay. Francesco knows the cynical and ruthless Prince Torquato Terenzi, disappointed by life and progress, and also falls in love with the beautiful Duchess Elisa. When Prince Terenzi dies, Francesco realizes that he's not enriched for nothing with the inheritance, because the noble family is broke; so he enlistes himself for the war in Libya, but quickly returnes to Italy, disgusted by the atrocities of the fighting. His dream is to be a singer, and so he goes to America with the Duchess Elisa.
- Who directed Count Tacchia?
- Count Tacchia was directed by Sergio Corbucci.
- Who stars in Count Tacchia?
- Count Tacchia stars Enrico Montesano, Zoé Chauveau, Giuseppe Pambieri, Ninetto Davoli, Ania Pieroni, Riccardo Pizzuti.
- How long is Count Tacchia?
- Count Tacchia has a runtime of 1h 57m (117 minutes).
- What genre is Count Tacchia?
- Count Tacchia is a Comedy film.
- Where was Count Tacchia produced?
- Count Tacchia was produced in Italy.