
American Buffalo(1996)
Three inner-city losers plan a robbery of a valuable coin in a seedy second-hand junk shop.


On Christmas night, four estranged friends reunite to rip off a wealthy businessman in a game of poker, but old grudges get in the way.

Carlo Delle Piane
Antonio Santelia

Diego Abatantuono
Franco Mattioli

Gianni Cavina
Ugo Cavara

Alessandro Haber
Gabriele Bagnoli

George Eastman
Stefano Bertoni
Kristina Sevieri
Martina
Gianna Piaz
Adriana
Ferdinando Orlandi
assistente editore
Patrizia Camiscioni
Eleonora Salvadori
Christmas Present is a drama film released in 1986 exploring themes of poker game, former best friend, betrayal by friend. Directed by Pupi Avati, it stars Carlo Delle Piane, Diego Abatantuono, Gianni Cavina. On Christmas night, four estranged friends reunite to rip off a wealthy businessman in a game of poker, but old grudges get in the way.
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