

Totò Looking for a House
1949-12-09 · 79 min · ★ 6.8
Beniamino and his family have lived inside a school since the end of the war. After five years they have to move, but in Rome it's not easy to find an apartment.
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- Directors
- Mario Monicelli, Steno
- Production companies
- Artisti Tecnici Associati (ATA)
- Countries
- Italy
- Status
- Released
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TotòBeniamino Lomacchio
Alda ManginiAmalia, la moglie de Lomacchio
Lia MolfesiAida, la figlia
Mario CastellaniTruffatore
Aroldo TieriChecchino
Folco Lulliambasciatore turco
Giacomo FuriaPasquale Saluto
Marisa Merlinipatronessa
Luigi Pavesecapufficio
Mario Rivaproprietario dell'agenzia
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