Unfair Competition (2001)
Two linen fabric dealers with their shops close to one another, battle against each other for more and more costumers. Umberto constantly loses clients because of the tough competition brought by Leone, who offers the best prices in the neighborhood. But they leave differences aside when the rise of Fascism places Anti-Semitic politics which rigidly control business like the one conducted by the Jewish Leone, and those new regulations are viewed by Umberto as completely unfair. The long rivalry soon becomes a great friendship.
Director: Ettore Scola
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Runtime: 110 min
Release Date: February 23, 2001
Cast
- Diego Abatantuono - Umberto Melchiorri
- Sergio Castellitto - Leone Della Rocca
- Gérard Depardieu - Angelo Melchiorri
- Antonella Attili - Giuditta Della Rocca
- Claudio Bigagli - Commissario Collegiani
- Sandra Collodel - Chiaretta, cameriera di casa Della Rocca
- Augusto Fornari - Zio Peppino
- Elio Germano - Paolo Della Rocca
- Sabrina Impacciatore - Matilde
- Eliana Miglio - Profumiera Di Veroli
Screenplay
- Furio Scarpelli (Story)
- Ettore Scola (Screenplay)
- Furio Scarpelli (Screenplay)
- Silvia Scola (Screenplay)
- Giacomo Scarpelli (Screenplay)
Music: Armando Trovajoli
Cinematography: Franco Di Giacomo
Editing: Raimondo Crociani
Production: Medusa Film, A.Gi.Di., Filmtel, Mass Film
Country: Italy, France
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
More Films by Director: Ettore Scola
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Unfair Competition about?
- Two linen fabric dealers with their shops close to one another, battle against each other for more and more costumers. Umberto constantly loses clients because of the tough competition brought by Leone, who offers the best prices in the neighborhood. But they leave differences aside when the rise of Fascism places Anti-Semitic politics which rigidly control business like the one conducted by the Jewish Leone, and those new regulations are viewed by Umberto as completely unfair. The long rivalry soon becomes a great friendship.
- Who directed Unfair Competition?
- Unfair Competition was directed by Ettore Scola.
- Who stars in Unfair Competition?
- Unfair Competition stars Diego Abatantuono, Sergio Castellitto, Gérard Depardieu, Antonella Attili, Claudio Bigagli, Sandra Collodel.
- How long is Unfair Competition?
- Unfair Competition has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
- What genre is Unfair Competition?
- Unfair Competition is a Drama, Comedy film.
- Where was Unfair Competition produced?
- Unfair Competition was produced in Italy, France.