Movie

Count Tacchia (1982)

• December 23, 1982
• 1h 57m

• Comedy

Overview

In 1900 in Rome, the poor carpenter Francesco, by a twist of fate, is recognized component of a noble family in the process of decay. Francesco knows the cynical and ruthless Prince Torquato Terenzi, disappointed by life and progress, and also falls in love with the beautiful Duchess Elisa. When Prince Terenzi dies, Francesco realizes that he's not enriched for nothing with the inheritance, because the noble family is broke; so he enlistes himself for the war in Libya, but quickly returnes to Italy, disgusted by the atrocities of the fighting. His dream is to be a singer, and so he goes to America with the Duchess Elisa.

Director

Sergio Corbucci

Writers

Massimo Franciosa, Sergio Corbucci, Sergio Donati, Luciano Vincenzoni

Starring

Enrico Montesano, Zoé Chauveau, Giuseppe Pambieri