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The Gold of Naples

The Gold of Naples

"A sextet of Neapolitan tales - six captivating stories - wry, delightful and dramatic with that special humor and temperament and that enduring zest for life that characterizes these volatile people..."

7.3(123 votes)
1954
2h 11m
DramaComedy

A tribute to Naples, this film presents six episodes: a clown exploited by a gangster, a pizza seller losing her husband’s ring, a child's funeral, a gambler beaten by a kid, a prostitute's unusual wedding, and a "wisdom seller" offering advice.

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Companies:
Ponti-De Laurentiis Cinematografica

Languages

Original:it
Spoken:
Italian

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