Sissignore

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Sissignore
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Directed by Ugo Tognazzi
Written by Tonino Guerra
Ugo Tognazzi
Luigi Malerba
Produced by Mario Cecchi Gori
Cinematography Giuseppe Ruzzolini
Music by Berto Pisano
Distributed by Variety Distribution
LanguageItalian

Sissignore, internationally released as Dismissed on His Wedding Night and Yes Sir, is a 1968 Italian comedy film written, directed and starred by Ugo Tognazzi. [1]

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Plot

Oscar is a driver whom to stay in the good graces of his master, a well-known businessman known as the "Lawyer" , assumes the responsibility of a serious car accident, with 15 deaths, caused by the "Lawyer".

After three years in prison, Oscar comes out but is promptly brought to the church to marry a beautiful young woman whom he has never seen before and that is actually the lover of the "Lawyer".

Cast

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References

  1. Poppi, Roberto; Pecorari, Mario (2007). Dizionario del cinema italiano. I film. Gremese Editore. ISBN   8884405033.