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MPAA Raing: PG13
Director: Roberto Benigni
Genres: Tragi-comedy, War Drama, Comedy Drama
Sound By: Dolby Digital
Released Date: December 20, 1997 (Italy) October 23, 1998 (USA)
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Summary:
In this WW II tragicomedy, famed Italian funnyman Roberto Benigni (The Monster) portrays Guido, who moves during the '30s from the country to a Tuscan town, where he is entranced by schoolteacher Dora (Nicoletta Braschi, Benigni's real-life wife). Dora likes Guido, but she remains faithful to her pompous fiancé, so Guido has an uphill struggle. Meanwhile, anti-Semitic attitudes ... Full Summary >>

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Cast:
Roberto Benigni - (Guido)
Nicoletta Braschi - (Dora)
Giustino Durano - (Uncle)
Sergio Bustric - (Ferruccio)
Marisa Paredes - (Dora's Mother)
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Review:
Life is Beautiful caused more than a little controversy when it was released: any attempt to make comedy out of the Holocaust is going to inspire strong reactions from critics and audience members. Love it or loathe it, Life is Beautiful inarguably made an international star out of Italian comedian Roberto_Benigni, who wrote, directed, and... Continue >>

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