The Head of the Family 1967
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Role: Meticulous television and film archivist. Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "The Head of the Family" (1967).
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1967
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 106 minutes
- Release date
- Sep 29, 1967
- Original language
- IT
- Origin
- France, Italy
- Studios
- Ultra Film, Marianne Productions
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.7/10 from 27 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~106 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Ultra Film, Marianne Productions
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Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "The Head of the Family" (1967).
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Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: The Head of the Family (Italian: Il padre di famiglia, French: Jeux d'adultes).
Year: 1967.
Genre: Italian-French comedy-drama / Comedy.
Director/Co-writer: Nanni Loy.
Cast: Nino Manfredi, Leslie Caron, Ugo Tognazzi.
Plot: Marco and Paola (both architects) meet after World War II and marry. They are deeply in love but have different backgrounds and outlooks on life. After marriage, Paola gives up her work to raise their growing family. Marco feels his importance in the family has been lessened as the family grows larger with each successive child. The story explores his quiet desperation to hold onto his position and the family dynamic.
Festival: Entered the main competition at the 28th Venice International Film Festival.
Runtime: 1h 46
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“A gripping exploration of comedy that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is The Head of the Family worth watching?
The Head of the Family holds a community rating of 6.7/10 based on 27 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie The Head of the Family and when was it released?
The Head of the Family is a feature film with a runtime of 106 minutes. It was released in 1967. Release status: Released.
Who directed The Head of the Family?
The Head of the Family was directed by Nanni Loy.
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