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One Man Up

One Man Up

There are no draws in life

20127.11h 40m

Overview

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.

Directed by Paolo Sorrentino
Written by Paolo Sorrentino
Produced by Kermit Smith, Nicola Giuliano, Francesca Cima
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Top Cast

Toni Servillo

Toni Servillo

Antonio Pisapia

Andrea Renzi

Andrea Renzi

Antonio Pisapia

Nello Mascia

Nello Mascia

Molosso

Antonino Bruschetta

Antonino Bruschetta

Genny

Roberto De Francesco

Roberto De Francesco

Gigi Moscati

Angela Goodwin

Angela Goodwin

Madre di Tony

Enrica Rosso

Enrica Rosso

Elena

Clotilde Sabatino

Clotilde Sabatino

Vanna

Italo Celoro

Italo Celoro

Mister

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Beniamino Femiano

Presidente

Themes & Keywords

cocainenaples, italysingerfootball (soccer)

About One Man Up

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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