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Key Features:
Silent film era, Fish-out-of-water, Physical comedy, Slapstick, Meta-reference, Comedic duo, Escapism, Survival
Tone:
humorous, whimsical
Target Audience:
Comedy fans, Silent film enthusiasts, Slapstick lovers
Emotional Arc:
Amusement → Chaos

The Comics

1990-10-28
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Two silent movie actors escape from their film. Forced to find a way to survive in the real world, they will only cause troubles to the people they will meet along the way.

Genres
Comedy
Cast
Paolo Villaggio, Renato Pozzetto, Enzo Cannavale, Alessandra Casella, Fabio Traversa, Tiziana Pini, Gian, Renato D, Giampaolo Saccarola, Sal Borgese
Crew
Leonardo Benvenuti, Neri Parenti, Domenico Saverni, Leonardo Benvenuti, Piero De Bernardi, Domenico Saverni, Piero De Bernardi, Neri Parenti, Neri Parenti, Alessandro Bencivenni, Alessandro Bencivenni
Rating
5.8(296 votes)
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