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What? (film)
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Wikipedia article
'What?' ('Che?', also variously titled 'Quoi?', 'Was?', and 'Diary of Forbidden Dreams') is a 1972 comedy film co-written and directed by Roman Polanski and starring Marcello Mastroianni, Sydne Rome, and Hugh Griffith.
Plot
Set in an unnamed coastal city in Italy, the film tells a story of an American girl, Nancy, who takes shelter in a villa filled with strange guests. There, she gets into a relationship with a retired pimp, Alex.
Cast
* Marcello Mastroianni as Alex
* Sydne Rome as Nancy
* Hugh Griffith as Joseph Noblart
* Guido Alberti as Priest
* Gianfranco Piacentini as Tony
* Carlo Delle Piane as Young Oaf #1 in Car
* Mario Bussolino as Young Oaf #2 in Car
* Henning Schlter as Catone
* Christiane Barry as Dresser
* Pietro Tordi as Man-Servant
* Nerina Montagnani as Chambermaid
* Mogens von Gadow as German
* Dieter Hallervorden as German
* Elisabeth Witte as Baby
* John Karlsen as Edward
* Roger Middleton as Jimmy (uncredited)
* Roman Polanski as Mosquito (uncredited)
*Alvaro Vitali
Production
The film was shot on location in Amalfi, Italy, in a villa owned by the producer, Carlo Ponti. Some of the action was improvised.
Reception
John Simon of the 'National Review' described 'What?' as a 'monstrous fiasco'.
References
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