Description |
1 online resource (1 video file, approximately 107 min.) : digital, .flv file, sound |
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digital |
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video file MPEG-4 Flash |
Note |
Title from title frames. |
Event |
Originally produced by Kino Lorber Edu in 1952. |
Summary |
Based on the Nikolai Gogol story but set in modern-day Italy (1952), The overcoat is the story of a poor city hall clerk (Renato Rascel) whose only desire is to buy a new overcoat. The town Mayor (Giulio Stival) is planning a reception for some visiting VIPs in honor of a new, wasteful piece of construction. The clerk bungles an assignment for the reception and is fired. But when he stumbles into a bribery scheme concerning the architects, in order to keep him quiet, he's given his job back plus a bonus. He purchases his long-cherished overcoat, only to have it stolen. Tragic twists and acts of retribution follow. |
System Details |
Mode of access: World Wide Web. |
Subject |
Coats.
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Municipal officials and employees -- Italy -- Drama.
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Bribery -- Italy -- Drama.
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Genre/Form |
Feature films.
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Added Author |
Gogolʹ, Nikolaĭ Vasilʹevich, 1809-1852.
Shinelʹ. English,
Film adaptations.
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Rascel, Renato, 1912-1991, actor.
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Stival, Giulio, 1902-1953, actor.
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Kanopy (Firm)
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Music No. |
1114691 Kanopy |
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