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Forbidden Dreams (1982): Cast

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Forbidden Dreams is a 1982 comedy directed by Neri Parenti, starring Paolo Villaggio as Paolo Coniglio, Janet Ågren and Alida Valli. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes.

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Forbidden Dreams (1982) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 28m (88 min)
Director
Neri Parenti
Genre
Comedy
Original language
Italian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Forbidden Dreams About?

The premise of Forbidden Dreams without spoilers.

Paolo Coniglio, a naïve, clumsy employee at a comics publishing house, endures bullying from his manager and meddling future mother‑in‑law. To break the monotony, he escapes into daydreams with Dalia, the beautiful heroine of the books he translates. When a real blonde who resembles Dalia appears while shopping, Paolo is drawn into a shady intrigue.

Forbidden Dreams Themes & Keywords

· 32 tags
  • year 1982
  • written by director
  • watching tv
  • voice over narration
  • timer
  • thunderstorm
  • three word title
  • tennis
  • tarzan spoof
  • shopping
  • quiz show
  • playing tennis
+20 more
  • microfilm
  • marriage ceremony
  • kiss
  • killed with a knife
  • flying
  • dance show
  • countdown
  • chase
  • character has same name as actor
  • box of chocolates
  • ballet
  • arrest
  • italy
  • italian tv
  • hero
  • good versus evil
  • dream
  • comic
  • 1980s
  • actor shares first name with character
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Cast & crew

Forbidden Dreams Cast & Characters

Paolo Villaggio leads the cast as Paolo Coniglio, with Janet Ågren as Dalia and Alida Valli as Madre di Marina. Directed by Neri Parenti; 16 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Neri Parenti

More films directed by Neri Parenti: Holiday on Mars, Natale da chef, Vacanze ai Caraibi - Il film di Natale and Ma tu di che segno 6?.

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Forbidden Dreams Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Monstrously Prohibited Dreams” and “Ein pikanter Traum”.

Also known as
  • Monstrously Prohibited Dreams
  • Ein pikanter Traum
  • Запретные сны
  • 白日梦

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FAQ

Forbidden Dreams FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Forbidden Dreams, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Forbidden Dreams?

Forbidden Dreams runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).

When was Forbidden Dreams released?

Forbidden Dreams was released on October 29, 1982.

Who directed Forbidden Dreams?

Forbidden Dreams was directed by Neri Parenti.

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Who is in the cast of Forbidden Dreams?

Forbidden Dreams stars Paolo Villaggio as Paolo Coniglio, Janet Ågren as Dalia and Alida Valli as Madre di Marina, among 16 credited actors.

Does Forbidden Dreams have a post-credit scene?

No. Forbidden Dreams has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Forbidden Dreams in?

The original language of Forbidden Dreams is Italian.

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