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Hot Potato (1979 film)
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Wikipedia article
'Hot Potato' is a 1979 Commedia all'italiana film directed by Steno. The film discusses a range of issues such as homophobia in the political left, 'Anni di piombo' violence, working class culture, and the sustainability of Eurocommunism.
Plot
Bernardo Mambelli nicknamed "il Gandi" (Renato Pozzetto) is a PCI militant and pugilist working at a Milanese paint factory. One night, he sees a bunch of fascists beating a frail young man (Massimo Ranieri). He saves the man and brings him to his house to learn that he is Claudio, a homosexual. With nowhere to go, Claudio starts staying at Bernardo's house but a series of typical misunderstandings lead his comrades as well as his girlfriend Maria (Edwige Fenech) to believing that he has "turned gay". Bernardo is now seen as a potential lost cause and the ongoings soon reveal a "hot potato" situation for him.
Cast
* Renato Pozzetto as Bernardo Mambelli nicknamed "il Gandi'
* Massimo Ranieri as Claudio
* Edwige Fenech as Maria
* Mario Scarpetta as Walter
* Clara Colosimo as Elvira, the doorwoman
* Luca Sportelli as husband of Elvira
* Sergio Ciulli as Maravigli
* Adriana Russo as best friend of Maria
* Umberto Raho as the doctor
* Ennio Antonelli as laborer
See also
* List of Italian films of 1979
References
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