Il comandante
The retired general Antonio Cavalli is a nuisance to his family: to his wife Francesca who still works, to his son, and to his daughter-in-law. Then he finds a job in a building firm. Only by chance Cavalli finds out that his salary is paid by his wife to keep him busy. But the general is well known as a very reliable man, and Sandrelli, the firm's owner, uses him and his name to win a valuable contract. When Sandrelli is arrested, the general finds the money to honour his debt but he is robbed on his way to the bank.
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Released
- 1963
Details
Release year: 1963
Storyline
The retired general Antonio Cavalli is a nuisance to his family: to his wife Francesca who still works, to his son, and to his daughter-in-law. Then he finds a job in a building firm. Only by chance Cavalli finds out that his salary is paid by his wife to keep him busy. But the general is well known as a very reliable man, and Sandrelli, the firm's owner, uses him and his name to win a valuable contract. When Sandrelli is arrested, the general finds the money to honour his debt but he is robbed on his way to the bank.
Top credits
- Totò — Col. Antonio Cavalli
- Andreina Pagnani — Francesca Cavalli
- Britt Ekland — Iris
- Isa Crescenzi — La coinquilina