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Bubu

Bubu

19715.01h 45m

Overview

Bubu leaves his job in a bakery, forces his girl-friend into prostitution, and from then on lives out of the money she makes. The young couple find their place in the world of prostitutes and pimps, but the lack of perspective in their life - which is permanently haunted by the possibility of an incurable and fatal venereal infection - and the humiliations the girl endures strain their relationship and lead to conflicts.

Directed by Mauro Bolognini
Written by Mauro Bolognini, Mario Di Nardo, Charles L. Philippe
Produced by Manolo Bolognini
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Top Cast

Massimo Ranieri

Massimo Ranieri

Piero

Ottavia Piccolo

Ottavia Piccolo

Berta

Antonio Falsi

Antonio Falsi

Bubu

Gigi Proietti

Gigi Proietti

Giulio - the Thief

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Anna Fadda

Gianna Serra

Gianna Serra

Niké Arrighi

Niké Arrighi

Themes & Keywords

prostitutepimpbakerymoneyconflict

About Bubu

Bubu is a drama film released in 1971 exploring themes of prostitute, pimp, bakery, money, conflict. Directed by Mauro Bolognini, it stars Massimo Ranieri, Ottavia Piccolo, Antonio Falsi. Bubu leaves his job in a bakery, forces his girl-friend into prostitution, and from then on lives out of the money she makes. The young couple find their place in the world of prostitutes and pimps, but the lack of perspective in their life - which is permanently haunted by the possibility of an incurable and fatal venereal infection - and the humiliations the girl endures strain their relationship and lead to conflicts.

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