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Maccheroni

  • 1985
  • PG
  • 1h 44m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
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Marcello Mastroianni and Jack Lemmon in Maccheroni (1985)
ComedyDrama

A businessman from the United States returns to Italy for the first time in four decades, only to discover that old friends have involved him in a massive hoax.A businessman from the United States returns to Italy for the first time in four decades, only to discover that old friends have involved him in a massive hoax.A businessman from the United States returns to Italy for the first time in four decades, only to discover that old friends have involved him in a massive hoax.

  • Director
    • Ettore Scola
  • Writers
    • Ruggero Maccari
    • Furio Scarpelli
    • Ettore Scola
  • Stars
    • Jack Lemmon
    • Marcello Mastroianni
    • Daria Nicolodi
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.4/10
    916
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Ettore Scola
    • Writers
      • Ruggero Maccari
      • Furio Scarpelli
      • Ettore Scola
    • Stars
      • Jack Lemmon
      • Marcello Mastroianni
      • Daria Nicolodi
    • 16User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 5 nominations total

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    Jack Lemmon
    Jack Lemmon
    • Robert Traven
    Marcello Mastroianni
    Marcello Mastroianni
    • Antonio Jasiello
    Daria Nicolodi
    Daria Nicolodi
    • Laura Di Falco
    Isa Danieli
    Isa Danieli
    • Carmelina Jasiello
    Maria Luisa Santella
    Maria Luisa Santella
    • Door Keeper
    Patrizia Sacchi
    • Virginia
    Bruno Esposito
    • Giulio Jasiello
    Orsetta Gregoretti
    • Young actress in theater
    Marc Berman
    • French record producer
    Jean-François Perrier
    Jean-François Perrier
    • French record producer
    Giovanna Sanfilippo
    • Maria
    Fabio Tenore
    • Pasqualino (the little monk)
    Marta Bifano
    • Luisella
    Aldo De Martino
    • Cottone (theater manager)
    Clotilde De Spirito
    • The villain's mistress
    Carlotta Ercolino
    • TV journalist
    Vincenza Gioioso
    • Donna Amalia
    Ernesto Mahieux
    Ernesto Mahieux
    • Young actor in theater
    • Director
      • Ettore Scola
    • Writers
      • Ruggero Maccari
      • Furio Scarpelli
      • Ettore Scola
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    User reviews16

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    orbanei

    What a couple!

    Lemmon and Mastronianni...what can I say? This is an explosive mixture, one of the best European actors with one of the best American actors.... no comments. Both their roles are great and did not expect less. From the movie I was expecting a different ending although it was not disappointing it left me with the bitter taste. Good comic and drama mix of Scolla.
    7theowinthrop

    Two pros in clover

    This film came and went too quickly in 1985, but I was fortunate enough to see it in a movie theater at the time, and later to get the video of it. Jack Lemmon is an American business executive on a business trip to Naples (where he was stationed in World War II). He is a crabby, middle aged man, who has financial success but has lost a sense of enjoyment in life. Reenter his old friend Marcello Mastroianni, whose sister was once dating Lemmon. Lemmon is at first suspicious and standoffish (he barely recalls Mastroianni) but his curiosity makes him take up Mastroianni again. The latter is a clerk in a bank, but he is a part-time actor and dramatist, and the center of a large family group. He also has had an odd habit of dying and being resurrected again, since childhood. Lemmon gradually finds his humanity being restored, and finding he wants to be re-involved with his old friend's family. The conclusion veers to tragedy, but the conclusion is very sweet. I recommend this film strongly, to people who wish to believe.
    Coxer99

    Maccheroni

    Two incredible actors team up for this tender film about two World War II buddies who are reunited in modern day Naples only to find that Antonio (Mastroianni)has been forging letters to his sister from Robert (Lemmon) since the war ended. It was his way of helping her forget the American who left her behind. Worth viewing for the fantastic chemistry between both stars.
    7Johntechwriter

    An Italian's view of an American's view of Italians

    The conceit of this odd little film is that to experience family love the late-middle-aged American man must return whence he found it -- to Italy of course!

    The score is lovely but the sound quality execrable. The comedy hits Americans sideways but the location shots of Naples are breathtaking. (What can Florence be like?)

    The storyline is all over the place but then it doesn't matter because we are spellbound by every scene where Lemmon and Mastroianni are together. Both are at the top of their form, not out of any sense of competing, but rather out of respect -- to their characters, to their director, and to each other.

    Lemmon is the most restrained I've ever seen him. His tendency to be seen working is quelled, perhaps, by Mastroianni's generous willingness to cede the center of the stage.

    So what we have is a little movie with a somewhat pretentious theme that nevertheless, because of its idiosyncrasies and contradictions, and especially because of the performances of its leads, is well worth viewing.
    RaquelitaP

    hysterical however predictable

    Macaroni follows the renewal of friendship bewtween two men who have not seen each other since WWII. The only not-so-good part of the movie is that it is very predictable. It is never too hard to guess what will happen next. Some may enjoy these types of film however I would rather be challenged!

    The wonderful part of this film is the pairing of Lemmon and Mastroianni. They are wonderful together. I have not laughed this hard watching a movie in a long time. Trust me, you will be rolling on the floor. But it is not all fun and games, there is a serious message. Watch it and find out!

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    • Trivia
      Mastroianni had a cute film-biz anecdote about this movie, noting that while promoting it in Manhattan he was having dinner at a posh Italian restaurant and the waiter, shaving a truffle over his pasta, motioned to Mastroianni whether he should continue and Marcello nodded yes, repeating "Paramount, Paramount" (the company was picking up the check).
    • Quotes

      Antonio: Ah, it's beautiful to waste time.

    • Connections
      Referenced in Marcello Mastroianni: I Remember (1997)

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 24, 1985 (Italy)
    • Country of origin
      • Italy
    • Languages
      • Italian
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Macaroni
    • Filming locations
      • Naples, Campania, Italy
    • Production companies
      • Filmauro
      • Massfilm
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $427,298
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $119,625
      • Nov 3, 1985
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 44m(104 min)
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1

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