Giggi il Bullo (1982): A Roman Comedy of Misplaced Bravado Released on August 20, 1982, (Giggi the Bully) is a classic example of the commedia sexy all'italiana . Directed by Marino Girolami and starring the iconic Alvaro Vitali , the film follows the misadventures of a Roman "tough guy" whose bark is far worse than his bite. Synopsis and Plot
The film features several notable figures of Italian cinema from that era: Giggi il bullo [360p] (1982)
: Interestingly, the famous conductor makes his only cinematic appearance here as a hearse driver. Giggi il Bullo (1982): A Roman Comedy of
as Adriana: Giggi's love interest and a staple of Italian comedy. as Adriana: Giggi's love interest and a staple
: He attempts to act as a pimp for a Venetian prostitute, only to be soundly beaten by the real protector's henchmen on the Gianicolo hill.
: He gets into trouble with a wealthy local butcher and eventually finds himself hanging from a meat hook as punishment.
While often categorized as "trash" cinema by critics, Giggi il Bullo remains a cult favorite for fans of Vitali and the 1980s Italian comedy style. It is occasionally reviewed and celebrated at retrospectives like the "Trash We Were" series in Visit Loano .