Mambo Italiano

2003
R
1h 39m

IMDb RATING

6.7/10

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Paul Sorvino, Luke Kirby, and Ginette Reno in Mambo Italiano (2003)

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Comedy Drama Romance

The son of Italian immigrants to Canada struggles to find the best way to reveal to his parents that he's gay.The son of Italian immigrants to Canada struggles to find the best way to reveal to his parents that he's gay.The son of Italian immigrants to Canada struggles to find the best way to reveal to his parents that he's gay.

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IMDb RATING

6.7/10

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 1 win & 14 nominations total

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Mambo Italiano

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Storyline

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Trivia
Both the film and the play (which the film is based upon) are based on Steve Galluccio's own life and experiences.

Goofs
When Gino and Maria visit the cemetery, Maria says that her sister was 33 when she died, but the dates on the tombstone are 1960-1987, which would make her 27.

Quotes
Nino Paventi: How'd you get in here? The door was locked, the alarm system was on...
Lina Paventi: Nino, I'm Sicilian.

Connections
Featured in Weird Sex and Snowshoes: A Trek Through the Canadian Cinematic Psyche (2004)

Soundtracks
Montreal Italiano
Written by Adam Broughton, Deanne Dompierre, Steve Galluccio & FM Le Sieur
Music by FM Le Sieur
Performed by Adam Broughton
Courtesy of F.M.L.S. International & Cinémaginaire Inc.

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Featured review

9/10

Funniest film around

This is the one film of the year I would recommend to anyone who wants a good laugh. Ignore the po-faced people who did not enjoy it and prepare yourself for an over-the-top stereotypical portrayal of "chaotic yet serene" ethnics in the wrong province in the wrong country. It is well-scripted and well-edited and the timing of the actors and director never fails. If you want to find out about real gay life or Italian Quebeckers, this is not the film to see; it is just an excellent comedy with plenty of gems - and good comedies are few and far between nowadays.