Speaking of the Devil

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Speaking of the Devil
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Directed by Enzo Barboni
Written byMarco Barboni (screenplay)
Giuseppe Pedersoli (story)
Produced byClaudio Bonivento
Giuseppe Pedersoli
Starring Bud Spencer
Carol Alt
Thierry Lhermitte
Cinematography Alfio Contini
Edited by Eugenio Alabiso
Music by Giancarlo Bigazzi
Release date
1991
CountryItaly

Speaking of the Devil (Italian: Un piede in paradiso, also known as Standing In Paradise) is a 1991 Italian comedy film directed by Enzo Barboni. It is the last collaboration between Barboni and Bud Spencer with the pairs sons co-writing the film together; Spencer's daughter also plays a role in the film.

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The role of Victor was originally intended to be played by Terence Hill, but Hill had to refuse as still being engaged on the set of the Lucky Luke TV series. [1] The film was filmed in Florida. [2]

Plot

When Bull Webster, a Miami cab driver wins a very large amount in a lottery, Heaven and Earth express enough interest in the event to send their agents to inspire or corrupt Bull.

Cast

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References

  1. Marco Bertolino; Ettore Ridola (2002). Bud Spencer & Terence Hill. Gremese Editore, 2002. ISBN   88-8440-138-0.
  2. Roberto Chiti; Enrico Lancia; Roberto Poppi. Dizionario del cinema italiano;Volume 6. Gremese Editore, 2002. ISBN   88-8440-137-2.