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In 1980s Naples, Italy, an awkward Italian teen struggling to find his place experiences heartbreak and liberation after he's inadvertently saved from a freak accident by football legend Diego Maradona.


“There are no draws in life”
Two men, both named Antonio Pisapia, see their lives go downhill in 1980s Naples. One is a crooner embroiled in a sex scandal; the other is a football player whose career is cut short by an injury.

Toni Servillo
Antonio Pisapia

Andrea Renzi
Antonio Pisapia

Nello Mascia
Molosso

Antonino Bruschetta
Genny

Roberto De Francesco
Gigi Moscati

Angela Goodwin
Madre di Tony

Enrica Rosso
Elena

Clotilde Sabatino
Vanna

Italo Celoro
Mister
Beniamino Femiano
Presidente
One Man Up is a comedy, drama film released in 2012 exploring themes of cocaine, naples, italy, singer, football (soccer). Directed by Paolo Sorrentino, it stars Toni Servillo, Andrea Renzi, Nello Mascia. Two men, both named Antonio Pisapia, see their lives go downhill in 1980s Naples. One is a crooner embroiled in a sex scandal; the other is a football player whose career is cut short by an injury.
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