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Original title: I soliti ignoti

1958
U
1h 46m

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A motley quintet of inept small-time thieves attempt the burglary of a local pawnshop in this Italian farce.A motley quintet of inept small-time thieves attempt the burglary of a local pawnshop in this Italian farce.A motley quintet of inept small-time thieves attempt the burglary of a local pawnshop in this Italian farce.

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7.9/10

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Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 4 wins & 5 nominations total

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Trivia
This movie turned actress Claudia Cardinale into a major star of Italian cinema. During the production, she was 20 years old and secretly pregnant with her first child.

Goofs
The thieves should know enough to wear gloves to hide their fingerprints. However, the main comedic beat of the movie is how the band is composed of incompetent thieves who are way over their heads, except for veteran Dante Cruciani who doesn't take part in the actual robbery.

Quotes
Capannelle: Tell me, do you know a guy called Mario who lives around here?
Boy playing soccer: There are a thousand Marios around here.
Capannelle: Yes, but this one is a thief.
Boy playing soccer: There are still a thousand.

Connections
Edited into Lo schermo a tre punte (1995)

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10/10

The Break-in of the Century

I had seen "I Soliti Ignoti" a long time ago and I can't say that I remembered it well. But thanks the the Criterion Collection I came across it on DVD and have to say that it's one of the funniest films that I have ever seen.

A bunch of amateurish bunglers believing themselves to be capable thieves attempt a break-in of hilarious proportions. Gassman shines as Peppe the improvised leader of the pack, as these "Usual Suspects" move from one mishap to another.

Miss. Cardinale adds some real eye candy, as usual.

SEE IT!!!!!!!