Loosely based on Volpone (1616), a comedy play by Ben Johnson. The same play was adapted also in other two movies: Volpone (1941) and Masquerade (1967). While the original play is set in 17th century Venice, this movie is set in late 1980s Italian Riviera (mainly in Santa Margherita Ligure).
The character of Paolo Villaggio shares the first name Ugo with the actor's most famous character Ugo Fantozzi.
The character of Paolo Villaggio shares the first name Ugo with his most famous character Ugo Fantozzi.
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