Hot Potato(1979)
La patata bollente
Hot Potato Synopsis
A factory worker known for his tough attitude and for fighting for workers' rights starts losing credibility when friends and co-workers see him helping a young gay man.
Hot Potato (1979) is a comedy film directed by Steno, released on November 16, 1979 with a runtime of 1h 43m. It stars Renato Pozzetto, Massimo Ranieri, Edwige Fenech and Mario Scarpetta. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 88 ratings.
- Director:
- Steno
- Writers:
- Enrico Vanzina, Steno, Giorgio Arlorio
- Producers:
- Achille Manzotti
- Cinematographer:
- Emilio Loffredo
- Composer:
- Totò Savio
- Production:
- Irrigazione Cinematografica
- Status:
- Released
Hot Potato (1979) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Hot Potato before you stream it.
Hot Potato Cast & Crew
Main cast
Renato Pozzetto
as Bernardo Mambelli, "il Gandi"
Massimo Ranieri
as Claudio
Edwige Fenech
as Maria
Mario Scarpetta
as Walter
Clara Colosimo
as Elvira Portiera
Adriana Russo
as l'amica di Maria
- Luca Sportelli
Luca Sportelli
as il portiere, marito di Elvira
Sergio Ciulli
as Meravigli, l'operaio sindacalista
Loris Bazzocchi
as operaio
Nazzareno Natale
as operaio
Dario Ghirardi
as operaio
Ghirardo Leoni
as il direttore della fabbrica
Key crew
Directed by Steno, written by Enrico Vanzina, Steno and Giorgio Arlorio, produced by Achille Manzotti.
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Hot Potato Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 88 ratings.
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Hot Potato – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Hot Potato online?
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Hot Potato (1979) is available to stream on Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , FlixOlé and FlixOlé Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Hot Potato?
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The main cast of Hot Potato (1979) includes Renato Pozzetto, Massimo Ranieri, Edwige Fenech, Mario Scarpetta and Clara Colosimo. The film was directed by Steno. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Hot Potato released?
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Hot Potato was released on November 16, 1979 and runs for 1h 43m.
Is Hot Potato worth watching?
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Hot Potato (1979) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 88 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Hot Potato?
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Yes. The official Hot Potato trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.