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Movie Overview

TitleLa bambolona
English TitleBaby Doll / Big Baby Doll
Release Year1968
Release DateDecember 23, 1968
Runtime107 minutes
CountryItaly
LanguageItalian
GenreComedy, Satire, Romance
DirectorFranco Giraldi
ScreenplayFranco Giraldi, Ruggero Maccari, Alba De Céspedes
Based OnNovel by Alba De Céspedes
Production CompanyMega Film
CinematographyDario Di Palma
MusicLuis Bacalov
RatingVM18

Movie Cast

Actor Character
Ugo TognazziGiulio Broggini
Isabella ReiIvana Scarapecchia
Lilla BrignoneAdelina Scarapecchia
Corrado SonniRosario Scarapecchia
Roy BosierDiodato Marietti
Marisa BartoliLuisa
Margherita GuzzinatiDaria
Susy AndersenSilvia
Filippo ScelzoGiulio's Father
Ignazio LeoneBrigadier De Simone

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Movie Summary & Key Moments

Key Moment Description
Giulio Meets Ivana The successful lawyer becomes fascinated by Ivana and quickly develops strong feelings for her.
The Courtship Begins Giulio begins pursuing Ivana with increasing determination, convinced that she is an unusually simple and sincere young woman.
Winning Over the Family Giulio attempts to gain the approval of Ivana's family and becomes increasingly involved in their world.
Ivana's True Personality Giulio gradually discovers that Ivana is much more calculating than he originally believed.
Growing Frustration His increasingly desperate efforts to win her affection lead to frustration and humiliation.
Social Satire The romantic situation becomes a vehicle for examining class differences, vanity, appearances and social expectations.
The Final Twist The film ultimately turns Giulio's romantic obsession into a sharp and ironic commentary on desire and manipulation.

Facts & Trivia

  • La bambolona was released in Italy on December 23, 1968.
  • The film is also known internationally as Baby Doll and Big Baby Doll.
  • The movie was directed by Franco Giraldi.
  • The screenplay was written by Franco Giraldi and Ruggero Maccari, based on the novel by Alba De Céspedes.
  • Ugo Tognazzi stars as Giulio Broggini.
  • Isabella Rei plays Ivana Scarapecchia.
  • The film has a runtime of approximately 107 minutes.
  • The movie is an example of the Italian Commedia all'italiana tradition, combining comedy with social criticism.
  • Ugo Tognazzi won the 1969 Nastro d'Argento for Best Actor for his performance.
  • Isabella Rei received a Nastro d'Argento nomination for Best Actress.
  • The cinematography was handled by Dario Di Palma.
  • The music was composed by renowned composer Luis Bacalov.
  • The film was produced by Mega Film.
  • The story satirizes romantic obsession, social class, appearances and the power dynamics between people.

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