Ratataplan
Synopsis
Misadventures of Colombo, an engineer in Milano. He is the only winner of an admission test for a job, and just for this reason he isn't hired. So he becomes a barman, and he discovers a special formula that turns simple water into the "Immortality drink". He is robbed of the magic water copyright. So he tries to set up a theatrical company, but the first show is a fiasco. Since finding a normal job seems a mission impossible, he tries to set the sentimental side of his life. He targets the most beautiful girl of his building, and for her he builds a robot able to dance like Tony Manero (John Travolta's character in Saturday Night Fever (1977)). The robot gets drunk (!). It is another fiasco. So he targets an ugly girl and finally with her succeeds to live his surreal world for ever.
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Maurizio Nichetti
Colombo
Angela Finocchiaro
Rag Girl
Edy Angelillo
Robot's Girl
Lidia Biondi
Pregnant Woman
Roland Topor
The Boss
Giorgio White
Boss' Assistant
Gero Caldarelli
Quellidigrock
Enrico Grazioli
Quellidigrock
Heidi Hansen
Quellidigrock
Maruska Motlova
Quellidigrock
Osvaldo Salvi
Quellidigrock
Serena Sartori
Quellidigrock
Dario Sereni
Quellidigrock
Umberto Gallone
Dance Teacher
Ione Greghi
Kiosk Owner
Gianni Rubens
Doorkeeper (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Maurizio Nichetti
- Screenplay & Story
- Maurizio Nichetti
- Original Score
- Detto Mariano
- Original Title
- Ratataplan
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Vides Cinematografica
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Maurizio Nichetti
Maurizio Nichetti
Detto Mariano
Mario Battistoni
Giancarlo Rossi
Franco Cristaldi, Nicola Carraro
Department Leadership Roster
Maurizio Nichetti
Director
Franco Cristaldi
Producer
Nicola Carraro
Producer
Maria Pia Angelini
Production Design
Maurizio Nichetti
Writer
Detto Mariano
Original Music Composer
Maria Pia Angelini
Costume Design
Giancarlo Rossi
Editor
Mario Battistoni
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ratataplan
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What is Ratataplan about?
Misadventures of Colombo, an engineer in Milano. He is the only winner of an admission test for a job, and just for this reason he isn't hired. So he becomes a barman, and he discovers a special formula that turns simple water into the "Immortality drink". He is robbed of the magic water copyright. So he tries to set up a theatrical company, but the first show is a fiasco. Since finding a normal job seems a mission impossible, he tries to set the sentimental side of his life. He targets the most beautiful girl of his building, and for her he builds a robot able to dance like Tony Manero (John Travolta's character in Saturday Night Fever (1977)). The robot gets drunk (!). It is another fiasco. So he targets an ugly girl and finally with her succeeds to live his surreal world for ever.
Who directed Ratataplan?
Ratataplan was directed by Maurizio Nichetti.
Who stars in Ratataplan?
The principal cast of Ratataplan includes Maurizio Nichetti, Angela Finocchiaro, Edy Angelillo, Lidia Biondi, Roland Topor.
When was Ratataplan released and how long is it?
Ratataplan was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Ratataplan?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ratataplan was composed by Detto Mariano.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ratataplan?
Ratataplan holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).