Action (1980)
Z-movie actor Bruno Martel has hero syndrome, often quarrelling with directors. He meets fellow actor Doris, who is obsessed with Ophelia but cannot get any Shakespearean bookings. One day, during a nervous breakdown, Bruno 'rescues' Doris from the set, leaving town to encounter various absurd situations.
- Date of release
- 1980-01-04
- TMDB
- 4.5 / 10 (20)
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Genres
- Drama
- Director
- Tinto Brass
Casting
- Luc Merenda — Bruno Martel
- Adriana Asti — Florence
- Susanna Javicoli — Doris / Ofelia
- Paola Senatore — Ann Shimpton
- Alberto Lupo — Joe
- Alberto Sorrentino — Garibaldi
- John Steiner — The Manager
- Franco Fabrizi — The Producer
- Gianfranco Bullo — Woody Vanderberg Scott
- Gigi D'Ecclesia
- Giancarlo Badessi — Gay Man in Sauna
- Edoardo Florio
Interesting facts
- Budget: $100K
- Filmed in: London
Action is a 1980 Italian black comedy directed by Tinto Brass. The film is reminiscent of the director's earlier avant-garde low-budget works such as The Howl and Nerosubianco.
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