I fichissimi

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I fichissimi
I fichissimi.jpg
Italian theatrical release poster
Directed by Carlo Vanzina
Written byCarlo Vanzina
Enrico Vanzina
Starring Jerry Calà
Diego Abatantuono
CinematographyAlessandro D'Eva
Edited by Raimondo Crociani
Music by Detto Mariano
Release date
  • 1981 (1981)
Language Italian

I fichissimi (Italian for "The really cool guys", also known as Guys and Dolls in the Suburbs) is a 1981 Italian comedy film directed by Carlo Vanzina. The film consists in a story of rival punks in Milan and it is loosely based on the William Shakespeare's tragedy Romeo and Juliet . [1] [2] [3] [4]

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Plot

Milan, early 1980s. The Milanese Romeo and the Apulian Felice lead two rival gangs. Romeo falls in love with Giulietta without knowing she is the sister of Felice.

Cast

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References

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