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Comedy drama

Macaroni (1985): Cast

Macaroni (1985) movie poster

Macaroni is a 1985 comedy drama directed by Ettore Scola, starring Marcello Mastroianni as Antonio Jasiello, Jack Lemmon and Daria Nicolodi. It runs 1 hour 44 minutes.

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Macaroni (1985) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 44m (104 min)
Director
Ettore Scola
Genres
Drama , Comedy
Original language
Italian
Studio
Filmauro
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Macaroni About?

The premise of Macaroni without spoilers.

When a U.S. businessman finally returns to Italy after forty years away, he is drawn into an unexpected scheme. An old lover he once knew, together with her brother, have ensnared him in an elaborate hoax that threatens to upend his long‑planned visit and force him to confront the past.

Macaroni Themes & Keywords

· 23 tags
  • friend
  • naples
  • old girlfriend
  • italy
  • ugly american
  • letter writing
  • macaroni
  • one word title
  • world war two veteran
  • war veteran
  • gelato
  • unrequited love
+11 more
  • naples italy
  • recording studio
  • debt
  • musician
  • food in title
  • stage play
  • reputation
  • pasta
  • flashback
  • espresso
  • milan italy
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Cast & crew

Macaroni Cast & Characters

Marcello Mastroianni leads the cast as Antonio Jasiello, with Jack Lemmon as Robert Traven and Daria Nicolodi as Laura Di Falco. Directed by Ettore Scola; 23 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Ettore Scola

More films directed by Ettore Scola: How Strange to be Named Federico, People of Rome, Unfair Competition and The Story of a Poor Young Man.

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Details

Macaroni Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “Macaroni (Mi amigo americano)” and “Macarrones”.

Also known as
  • Macaroni (Mi amigo americano)
  • Macarrones
  • Наивници в Неапол
  • Макароны
  • 马凯罗尼

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FAQ

Macaroni FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Macaroni?

Macaroni runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).

When was Macaroni released?

Macaroni was released on October 24, 1985.

Who directed Macaroni?

Macaroni was directed by Ettore Scola.

More films by Ettore Scola

Who is in the cast of Macaroni?

Macaroni stars Marcello Mastroianni as Antonio Jasiello, Jack Lemmon as Robert Traven and Daria Nicolodi as Laura Di Falco, among 23 credited actors.

Does Macaroni have a post-credit scene?

No. Macaroni has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Macaroni in?

The original language of Macaroni is Italian.

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