Cops and Robbers (1951 film)
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| + | '''''Guardie e ladri''''' is a [[1951]] [[Italy|Italian]] cult comedy film directed by [[Stefano Vanzina|Steno]] and [[Mario Monicelli]]. It is starred by famous comedian Totó, and it was cinematographied by future film director [[Mario Bava]]. Its style is close to [[Italian neorealism]]. It had troubles with censorship because its view of clumsy police and smart thieves, but it was a great success. | ||
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| + | In [[Rome]], during the Americans with their '''[[Marshall plan]]''' helps, a thief ''[[Totò]]'' makes the life of a cop ''[[Aldo Fabrizi]]'' difficult. The cop has to chase the thief if he wants to recover his job, but both families, now, have become intimate friends. | ||
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| + | ==Awards== | ||
| + | *[[Cannes Film Festival]]: Best Script | ||
| + | *[[Nastro d'Argento]]: Best Actor (Totò) | ||
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Guardie e ladri is a 1951 Italian cult comedy film directed by Steno and Mario Monicelli. It is starred by famous comedian Totó, and it was cinematographied by future film director Mario Bava. Its style is close to Italian neorealism. It had troubles with censorship because its view of clumsy police and smart thieves, but it was a great success.
Plot
In Rome, during the Americans with their Marshall plan helps, a thief Totò makes the life of a cop Aldo Fabrizi difficult. The cop has to chase the thief if he wants to recover his job, but both families, now, have become intimate friends.
Awards
- Cannes Film Festival: Best Script
- Nastro d'Argento: Best Actor (Totò)
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