Prickly Pears (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1980, Prickly Pears is a comedy film directed by Steno, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. Lorenzo is the mayor of a small town. One evening, returning home, surprised the well-known playboy Ghigo Buccilli who tries to seduce his beautiful wife. Enraged, he threatens the two with a gun, and Buccilli is the victim of a heart attack: the man survives but, forced to total rest, remains at the mayor's house. The result is an endless series of gags and misunderstandings, due to the stratagems devised by Lorenzo to avoid that the situation becomes the subject of gossip by fellow citizens ...
Who’s in it. Prickly Pears stars Renato Pozzetto as Dott.Lorenzo Millozzi, Gloria Guida as Lia Millozzi, Aldo Maccione as Arrigo "Ghigo" Buccilli and Diego Abatantuono as Capo delle "Belve", among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Prickly Pears has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Prickly Pears page.
If you liked it. Fans of Prickly Pears tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Prickly Pears (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Prickly Pears change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Prickly Pears worth watching?
- Prickly Pears holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Prickly Pears?
- Prickly Pears stars Renato Pozzetto, Gloria Guida, Aldo Maccione, Diego Abatantuono and Gianfranco Barra.
- When was Prickly Pears released?
- Prickly Pears was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.