Hot Potato

VM14
1h 40m
1979
6.3 /10 (79)

Overview

A factory worker known for his tough attitude and for fighting for workers' rights starts losing credibility when friends and co-workers see him helping a young gay man.

Country : Italy
Genre : Comedy
Languages : Italiano
Released Date: 1979-11-16

Top Billed Cast

Renato Pozzetto

Bernardo Mambelli, "il Gandi"

Massimo Ranieri

Claudio

Edwige Fenech

Maria

Mario Scarpetta

Walter

Clara Colosimo

Elvira Portiera

Adriana Russo

l'amica di Maria

Luca Sportelli

il portiere, marito di Elvira

Sergio Ciulli

Meravigli, l'operaio sindacalista

Loris Bazzocchi

operaio

Nazzareno Natale

operaio

Dario Ghirardi

operaio

Ghirardo Leoni

il direttore della fabbrica

Umberto Raho

il dottore

Giorgio Vigna

il convivente di Claudio

Dario Pino

libraio

Luciano Foti

operaio

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