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Unfair Competition (2001): Cast & Box Office

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Unfair Competition is a 2001 comedy drama directed by Ettore Scola, starring Diego Abatantuono as Umberto, Sergio Castellitto and Gérard Depardieu. It runs 1 hour 50 minutes and earned $99,418 worldwide.

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Unfair Competition (2001) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 50m (110 min)
Director
Ettore Scola
Genres
Drama , Comedy
Original language
Italian
Studio
Medusa Film
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Unfair Competition About?

The premise of Unfair Competition without spoilers.

Two neighboring linen‑fabric retailers, Umberto and Jewish dealer Leone, vie for customers as Leone undercuts prices. Their rivalry sharpens until Fascism imposes anti‑Semitic laws that cripple Leone’s shop, which Umberto deems unjust. Confronted with the regime, they set aside competition and form a lasting friendship.

Unfair Competition Themes & Keywords

· 16 tags
  • business
  • shop
  • fascism
  • rome italy
  • nazi
  • italian fascism
  • racial slur
  • italy
  • ghetto
  • anti semitism
  • anti fascism
  • 1930s
+4 more
  • business rivalry
  • racial discrimination
  • jew
  • tailor
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Cast & crew

Unfair Competition Cast & Characters

Diego Abatantuono leads the cast as Umberto, with Sergio Castellitto as Leone and Gérard Depardieu as Professor Angelo. Directed by Ettore Scola; 32 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Unfair Competition

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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, The Story of a Poor Young Man and Mario, Maria and Mario.

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Box office

Unfair Competition Box Office

Unfair Competition grossed $99,418 worldwide.

2001 box office

Worldwide gross

$99.4K

International
$99.4K
Details

Unfair Competition Also Known As

7 alternative titles, including “Vihollinen naapurissa” and “Concurrence déloyale”.

Also known as
  • Vihollinen naapurissa
  • Concurrence déloyale
  • Competencia desleal
  • Нелоялна конкуренция
  • 불공평한 경쟁
  • Concorrência Desleal
  • Нечестная конкуренция

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FAQ

Unfair Competition FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Unfair Competition, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Unfair Competition?

Unfair Competition runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).

When was Unfair Competition released?

Unfair Competition was released on February 23, 2001.

Who directed Unfair Competition?

Unfair Competition was directed by Ettore Scola.

More films by Ettore Scola

Who is in the cast of Unfair Competition?

Unfair Competition stars Diego Abatantuono as Umberto, Sergio Castellitto as Leone and Gérard Depardieu as Professor Angelo, among 32 credited actors.

How much did Unfair Competition make at the box office?

Unfair Competition grossed $99,418 worldwide.

Does Unfair Competition have a post-credit scene?

No. Unfair Competition has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Unfair Competition in?

The original language of Unfair Competition is Italian.

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