Patroclooo!... e il soldato Camillone, grande grosso e frescone 1973
When hapless thief Bruno Camillone tries to flee the country, a bureaucratic mix-up lands him in military service under his real name—Salvatore Bruschetta—instead of his forged identity.
Director: Mariano Laurenti
Cast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is *Patroclooo!... e il soldato Camillone, grande grosso e frescone* (1973) about?
The film follows Bruno Camillone, a thief who accidentally ends up in military service under his real name instead of his fake identity. Set in a barracks that feels like a madhouse, the story pits his desperate escape plans against the absurdity of military life, leading to non-stop comedic chaos.
Who directed *Patroclooo!... e il soldato Camillone, grande grosso e frescone*?
The film was directed by Mariano Laurenti, a master of Italian comedy known for blending slapstick humor with social satire in his films.
Who stars in *Patroclooo!... e il soldato Camillone, grande grosso e frescone*?
The film features Pippo Franco as Bruno Camillone, alongside Piero Vida, Pupo De Luca, Franco Cremonini, and Christa Linder in key roles.
Is *Patroclooo!... e il soldato Camillone, grande grosso e frescone* (1973) worth watching?
If you enjoy classic Italian farce with a side of absurdity and over-the-top antics, this film delivers. Its mix of mistaken identity, military madness, and slapstick humor makes it a nostalgic treat for fans of the genre.
How long is *Patroclooo!... e il soldato Camillone, grande grosso e frescone*?
The film has a runtime of 90 minutes.
About Patroclooo!... e il soldato Camillone, grande grosso e frescone (1973) — A 1970s Italian farce about mistaken identity and military chaos
When hapless thief Bruno Camillone tries to flee the country, a bureaucratic mix-up lands him in military service under his real name—Salvatore Bruschetta—instead of his forged identity. The barracks he's assigned to feels more like a madcap circus than a disciplined unit, blending slapstick chaos with the absurdity of bureaucracy gone wild.
Director Mariano Laurenti crafts a raucous comedy that thrives on the contrast between Camillone's desperate scheming and the military's relentless absurdity, all wrapped in the sun-soaked chaos of 1970s Italy. With Pippo Franco's larger-than-life energy at its center, this film delivers non-stop laughs, over-the-top antics, and a vibe that's pure Italian commedia dell'arte. Whether you're a fan of classic Italian farce or just love a good underdog story gone hilariously wrong, *Patroclooo!... e il soldato Camillone, grande grosso e frescone (1973)* is a time capsule of comedic mischief.