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Beware the Gorilla

Beware the Gorilla

201995 min5.3 / 10
ComedyFamilygorillalawsuitlawyer

A lighthearted family comedy about an unexpected bond between a lawyer and a gorilla, built on absurdist premise and warmth.

Lorenzo is a lawyer who files a lawsuit against the zoo of his town but after winning it he has to take home a gorilla.

Essence

Ensemble

Frank Matano
Frank Matano
Lorenzo
Cristiana Capotondi
Cristiana Capotondi
Emma
Lillo Petrolo
Lillo Petrolo
Jimmy
Francesco Scianna
Francesco Scianna
Alfonso
Diana Del Bufalo
Diana Del Bufalo
Concita
Massimo De Lorenzo
Massimo De Lorenzo
Gus
Ernesto Mahieux
Ernesto Mahieux
Lo Zingaro
Claudio Bisio
Claudio Bisio
Peppe il Gorilla (voce)
Nunzia Schiano
Nunzia Schiano
Mamma di Jimmy (voce)
Maria Bolignano
Bidella
Gloria Radulescu

Closest match

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

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Same mood

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

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Go darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

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Hidden gem

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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