Lo Scopone Scientifico
Brief Synopsis
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An old American millionairess comes to Rome every year with her chaffeur to play a game of cards with a destitute ragman Peppino and his wife Antonia. She gives them the initial stakes and the game can begin. The rite has repeated itself over the years and each time the lady has won shattering their dream of winning a large sum off her. Actually the real good card player is Antonia and she decides to play the decisive game (with a 200.000.000 stake) together with a professional cheater. Once again however the old lady wins. It will be Cleopatra, the couple's daughter, who will take a terrible revenge on her.
Cast & Crew
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Luigi Comencini
Director
Alberto Sordi
Joseph Cotten
Bette Davis
Silvana Mangano
Domenico Modugno
Film Details
Also Known As
Scientific Cardplayer, The, Scopone Game, Scopone Scientifico, Lo
Genre
Comedy
Drama
Foreign
Release Date
1972
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 53m
Sound
Mono
Color
Color (Eastmancolor)
Theatrical Aspect Ratio
2.35 : 1
Synopsis
An old American millionairess comes to Rome every year with her chaffeur to play a game of cards with a destitute ragman Peppino and his wife Antonia. She gives them the initial stakes and the game can begin. The rite has repeated itself over the years and each time the lady has won shattering their dream of winning a large sum off her. Actually the real good card player is Antonia and she decides to play the decisive game (with a 200.000.000 stake) together with a professional cheater. Once again however the old lady wins. It will be Cleopatra, the couple's daughter, who will take a terrible revenge on her.
Director
Luigi Comencini
Director
Film Details
Also Known As
Scientific Cardplayer, The, Scopone Game, Scopone Scientifico, Lo
Genre
Comedy
Drama
Foreign
Release Date
1972
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 53m
Sound
Mono
Color
Color (Eastmancolor)
Theatrical Aspect Ratio
2.35 : 1
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Released in United States 1972
Released in United States 1972
