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Ratataplan

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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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What is Ratataplan (1979) 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…

Who stars in Ratataplan?

Ratataplan stars Maurizio Nichetti (Colombo), Angela Finocchiaro (Rag Girl), Edy Angelillo (Robot's Girl), Lidia Biondi (Pregnant Woman), Roland Topor (The Boss). The film was directed by Maurizio Nichetti.

How long is Ratataplan?

Ratataplan has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1979.

Is Ratataplan worth watching?

Ratataplan holds an IMDb rating of 7.0/10. Fans of Comedy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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