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Don Franco and Don Ciccio in a Year of Protest (1970): Cast

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Don Franco and Don Ciccio in a Year of Protest is a 1970 comedy directed by Marino Girolami, starring Franco Franchi as Don Franco, Ciccio Ingrassia and Lino Banfi. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes.

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Don Franco and Don Ciccio in a Year of Protest (1970) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 31m (91 min)
Director
Marino Girolami
Genre
Comedy
Original language
Italian
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The story

What Is Don Franco and Don Ciccio in a Year of Protest About?

The premise of Don Franco and Don Ciccio in a Year of Protest without spoilers.

Italy’s beloved comedy duo portray rival priests in the neighboring towns of Roccapizzone and San Antonio. When Don Franco crashes his bike into Don Ciccio’s newly installed stained‑glass window, the incident sparks speculation—was it sabotage or merely a coincidence tied to a shared confession? Their rivalry is further inflamed by opposing football loyalties, which dominate much of the film’s humor.

Don Franco and Don Ciccio in a Year of Protest Themes & Keywords

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  • village
  • soccer
  • priest
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Cast & crew

Don Franco and Don Ciccio in a Year of Protest Cast & Characters

Franco Franchi leads the cast as Don Franco, with Ciccio Ingrassia as Don Ciccio and Lino Banfi as Cosimino. Directed by Marino Girolami; 27 actors are credited in all.

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More from Marino Girolami

More films directed by Marino Girolami: Giggi il bullo, Desirable Teacher 2, Desirable Teacher and College Girl on Vacation.

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Don Franco and Don Ciccio in a Year of Protest Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Don Franco y Don Ciccio en el año de la protesta” and “Дон Франко и Дон Чиччо в году споров”.

Also known as
  • Don Franco y Don Ciccio en el año de la protesta
  • Дон Франко и Дон Чиччо в году споров

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Don Franco and Don Ciccio in a Year of Protest FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Don Franco and Don Ciccio in a Year of Protest, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Don Franco and Don Ciccio in a Year of Protest?

Don Franco and Don Ciccio in a Year of Protest runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

When was Don Franco and Don Ciccio in a Year of Protest released?

Don Franco and Don Ciccio in a Year of Protest was released on April 16, 1970.

Who directed Don Franco and Don Ciccio in a Year of Protest?

Don Franco and Don Ciccio in a Year of Protest was directed by Marino Girolami.

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Who is in the cast of Don Franco and Don Ciccio in a Year of Protest?

Don Franco and Don Ciccio in a Year of Protest stars Franco Franchi as Don Franco, Ciccio Ingrassia as Don Ciccio and Lino Banfi as Cosimino, among 27 credited actors.

Does Don Franco and Don Ciccio in a Year of Protest have a post-credit scene?

No. Don Franco and Don Ciccio in a Year of Protest has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Don Franco and Don Ciccio in a Year of Protest in?

The original language of Don Franco and Don Ciccio in a Year of Protest is Italian.

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