Count Tacchia
Il conte Tacchia
Synopsis
In 1900 in Rome, the poor carpenter Francesco, by a twist of fate, is recognized component of a noble family in the process of decay. Francesco knows the cynical and ruthless Prince Torquato Terenzi, disappointed by life and progress, and also falls in love with the beautiful Duchess Elisa. When Prince Terenzi dies, Francesco realizes that he's not enriched for nothing with the inheritance, because the noble family is broke; so he enlistes himself for the war in Libya, but quickly returnes to Italy, disgusted by the atrocities of the fighting. His dream is to be a singer, and so he goes to America with the Duchess Elisa.
Top Cast
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Enrico Montesano
Francesco 'Checco' Puricelli - aka Conte Tacchia
Zoé Chauveau
Fernanda Toccacieli
Giuseppe Pambieri
marchese Lollo D'Alfieri
Ninetto Davoli
Ninetto
Ania Pieroni
duchessina Elisa Savelli
Riccardo Pizzuti
Tomegaux, spadaccino francese
Claudio Gora
duca Saverio Savelli
Lia Zoppelli
duchessa Savelli
Paolo Panelli
mastro Alvaro Puricelli
Vittorio Gassman
Prince Torquato Terenzi
Anita Durante
nonna di Fernanda
Andrea Ciccolella
Bimbo
Marcello Martana
delegato di Pubblica Sicurezza
Mario Donatone
"er Ciriola", gestore dell'omonima balera
Alvaro Amici
"er Sor Capanna", cantore di stornelli
Andrea Aureli
" Il Notaio"
Arnaldo Caivano
Servant (uncredited)
Giorgio Gobbi
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sergio Corbucci
- Screenplay & Story
- Sergio Corbucci, Massimo Franciosa, Luciano Vincenzoni, Sergio Donati
- Original Score
- Armando Trovajoli
- Original Title
- Il conte Tacchia
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Studios
- Adige Films 76, Distributori Audiovisivi Consorziati, RAI
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sergio Corbucci
Sergio Corbucci, Massimo Franciosa, Luciano Vincenzoni, Sergio Donati
Armando Trovajoli
Luigi Kuveiller
Ruggero Mastroianni
Carlo Valerio, Luciano De Feo
Department Leadership Roster
Sergio Corbucci
Screenplay
Massimo Franciosa
Screenplay
Carlo Valerio
Producer
Ruggero Mastroianni
Editor
Marco Dentici
Production Design
Clelia Gonsales
Costume Design
Sergio Corbucci
Director
Luciano De Feo
Producer
Luigi Kuveiller
Director of Photography
Armando Trovajoli
Original Music Composer
Luciano Vincenzoni
Screenplay
Sergio Donati
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Count Tacchia
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Count Tacchia about?
In 1900 in Rome, the poor carpenter Francesco, by a twist of fate, is recognized component of a noble family in the process of decay. Francesco knows the cynical and ruthless Prince Torquato Terenzi, disappointed by life and progress, and also falls in love with the beautiful Duchess Elisa. When Prince Terenzi dies, Francesco realizes that he's not enriched for nothing with the inheritance, because the noble family is broke; so he enlistes himself for the war in Libya, but quickly returnes to Italy, disgusted by the atrocities of the fighting. His dream is to be a singer, and so he goes to America with the Duchess Elisa.
Who directed Count Tacchia?
Count Tacchia was directed by Sergio Corbucci.
Who stars in Count Tacchia?
The principal cast of Count Tacchia includes Enrico Montesano, Zoé Chauveau, Giuseppe Pambieri, Ninetto Davoli, Ania Pieroni.
When was Count Tacchia released and how long is it?
Count Tacchia was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
Who composed the musical score for Count Tacchia?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Count Tacchia was composed by Armando Trovajoli.