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Movies like Department Store

Key Features:
Sketch comedy, Department store, Workplace comedy, Ensemble cast
Tone:
humorous, whimsical
Target Audience:
Comedy lovers, Casual viewers, Ensemble cast enthusiasts
Emotional Arc:
Amusement → Amusement

Department Store

1986-06-06
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A series of skits involving customers and store personnel from several departments of the big department store.

Genres
Comedy
Cast
Enrico Montesano, Paolo Villaggio, Nino Manfredi, Lino Banfi, Renato Pozzetto, Christian De Sica, Massimo Boldi, Teo Teocoli, Gigi Reder, Leo Gullotta
Crew
Franco Castellano, Pipolo, Franco Castellano, Franco Castellano, Pipolo, Pipolo
Rating
5.8(312 votes)
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