The Handsome Devil
Bello come un arcangelo
Synopsis
Deep South Italian seventies. The performing and penniless sales representative "Tano" Avallone, fell in love with the beautiful Mariangela, sixteen-year-old daughter of the widowed lawyer "Totonno" Fortis Pantaleo. In order to approach the girl, he enters the graces of the professional, posing as his childhood friend and saying he is willing to eliminate the elderly Donna Mercedes, mother of these, so that he can inherit the substances. Guest of the family, Tano finds himself involved in a whirlwind of feminine attentions, including the free-range governess Immaculate, unnecessarily coveted by the lawyer, and the servant Sisina, desired by the parish priest.
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Lando Buzzanca
Gaetano 'Tano' Avallone
Orazio Orlando
Avv. Pantaleo Fortis
Stella Carnacina
Mariangela
Erika Blanc
Immacolata
Clarisse Monaco
Sisina
Paola Borboni
Donna Mercedes
Livio Barbo
Alfio
Ernesto Colli
Cicillo
Willi Colombini
Vittorio Fanfoni
Sergio Fiorentini
Don Fernando
Antonio Pesce
Lorenzo Piani
Franca Scagnetti
Bruno Vilar
Roberto Mannoni
(uncredited)
Raniero Dorascenzi
Male Nurse (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alfredo Giannetti
- Screenplay & Story
- Alfredo Giannetti
- Original Score
- Renato Serio
- Original Title
- Bello come un arcangelo
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Produzioni Atlas Consorziate
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alfredo Giannetti
Alfredo Giannetti
Renato Serio
Erico Menczer
Renato Cinquini
Angelo Iacono, Lillo Capoano
Department Leadership Roster
Alfredo Giannetti
Director
Renato Serio
Original Music Composer
Erico Menczer
Director of Photography
Alfredo Giannetti
Writer
Emilio Baldelli
Production Design
Maria Baroni
Costume Design
Renato Cinquini
Editor
Angelo Iacono
Producer
Lillo Capoano
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Handsome Devil
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What is The Handsome Devil about?
Deep South Italian seventies. The performing and penniless sales representative "Tano" Avallone, fell in love with the beautiful Mariangela, sixteen-year-old daughter of the widowed lawyer "Totonno" Fortis Pantaleo. In order to approach the girl, he enters the graces of the professional, posing as his childhood friend and saying he is willing to eliminate the elderly Donna Mercedes, mother of these, so that he can inherit the substances. Guest of the family, Tano finds himself involved in a whirlwind of feminine attentions, including the free-range governess Immaculate, unnecessarily coveted by the lawyer, and the servant Sisina, desired by the parish priest.
Who directed The Handsome Devil?
The Handsome Devil was directed by Alfredo Giannetti.
Who stars in The Handsome Devil?
The principal cast of The Handsome Devil includes Lando Buzzanca, Orazio Orlando, Stella Carnacina, Erika Blanc, Clarisse Monaco.
When was The Handsome Devil released and how long is it?
The Handsome Devil was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Handsome Devil?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Handsome Devil was composed by Renato Serio.