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Mambo Italiano

2003 · 89 min · Director: Émile Gaudreault

Mambo Italiano (2003) is a comedy, directed by Émile Gaudreault. It stars Luke Kirby and Ginette Reno. It explores the fragility and strength of family ties. The 89-minute film holds an audience score of 5.9/10.

What Mambo Italiano Is About

Mambo Italiano, directed by Émile Gaudreault and co-written with Steve Galluccio from Galluccio's own hit Montreal stage play, is a Canadian comedy about a young Italian-Canadian man coming out to his traditional immigrant family and the crisis that follows. The film opened in the US on September 19, 2003, grossing 6,253,026 dollars, and screened at the Toronto International Film Festival. Its song "Montréal Italiano" was nominated for Best Original Song at the 2004 Genie Awards. Who it's for: anyone curious about a Canadian comedy adapting a hit stage play about a young man coming out to his traditional immigrant family. Who it's not for: viewers wanting a heavy, serious drama, since the film handles the family crisis with a comedic tone.

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What is Mambo Italiano about?

Mambo Italiano, directed by Émile Gaudreault and co-written with Steve Galluccio from Galluccio's own hit Montreal stage play, is a Canadian comedy about a young Italian-Canadian man coming out to his traditional immigrant family and the crisis that follows. The film opened in the US on September 19, 2003, grossing 6,253,026 dollars, and screened at the Toronto International Film Festival.

Where can I watch Mambo Italiano?

Mambo Italiano is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Mambo Italiano?

Mambo Italiano runs for 89 minutes (1h 29m).

When did Mambo Italiano come out?

Mambo Italiano was released in 2003.

Who directed Mambo Italiano?

Mambo Italiano was directed by Émile Gaudreault.

Who stars in Mambo Italiano?

Mambo Italiano stars Luke Kirby, Ginette Reno, Paul Sorvino, Mary Walsh.

What is Mambo Italiano's rating?

Mambo Italiano holds 6.7/10 on IMDb and 5.9/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 66 out of 100.

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