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The Changing of the Guard

Original title: Il cambio della guardia
  • 1962
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
5.5/10
190
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Gino Cervi and Fernandel in The Changing of the Guard (1962)
ItalianComedy

During WW2, it's not wise to be a mayor chosen by the fascists with the Americans' impending arrival.During WW2, it's not wise to be a mayor chosen by the fascists with the Americans' impending arrival.During WW2, it's not wise to be a mayor chosen by the fascists with the Americans' impending arrival.

  • Director
    • Giorgio Bianchi
  • Writers
    • Albert Valentin
    • Jean Manse
    • Charles Exbrayat
  • Stars
    • Fernandel
    • Gino Cervi
    • Franco Parenti
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    5.5/10
    190
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Giorgio Bianchi
    • Writers
      • Albert Valentin
      • Jean Manse
      • Charles Exbrayat
    • Stars
      • Fernandel
      • Gino Cervi
      • Franco Parenti
    • 3User reviews
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    Top Cast17

    Fernandel
    Fernandel
    • Attilio Cappelaro
    Gino Cervi
    Gino Cervi
    • Mario Vinicio
    Franco Parenti
    • Virgili
    Andrea Aureli
    Andrea Aureli
    • Luciano Mezzanotte - l'ufficiale fascista
    Franck Fernandel
    • Gianni Cappelaro
    Milla Sannoner
    • Aurora Vinicio
    Dada Gallotti
    • Silvana Crippa
    Gérard Herter
    Gérard Herter
    • L'ufficiale tedesco
    • (as Gerhard Herter)
    Amelia Perrella
    • Bianca Vinicio
    Giuseppe Giannetto
    • Don Fausto
    Giuseppe Fortis
    • Luciano Crippa
    Piero Vivaldi
    • Vernazza
    • (as Pietro Vivaldi)
    Jimmy il Fenomeno
    Jimmy il Fenomeno
    • Il spadassin
    Antonio Acqua
    Antonio Acqua
    • Un paesano
    • (uncredited)
    Silla Bettini
    • Il soldato fascista
    • (uncredited)
    Gustavo De Nardo
    Gustavo De Nardo
    • Il consigliere comunale
    • (uncredited)
    Mimmo Poli
    Mimmo Poli
    • L'autista dei fascisti
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Giorgio Bianchi
    • Writers
      • Albert Valentin
      • Jean Manse
      • Charles Exbrayat
    • All cast & crew
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      Final film of Amelia Perrella.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Marc et Sophie: En avant la musique (1989)

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    Details

    • Release date
      • October 31, 1962 (Italy)
    • Countries of origin
      • Italy
      • France
    • Language
      • Italian
    • Also known as
      • Cu muzica înainte!
    • Production companies
      • Apo Film
      • Cocinor
      • Paris Elysées Films
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 30m(90 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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