The Taming of the Scoundrel Page #4

Synopsis: A grouchy farmer, known around his small Italian town as being wonderful to his employees, but actively driving everyone else away, is in for a surprise when a beautiful girl from the city, ends up on his stoop after her car breaks down in the rain.
Genre: Comedy
Production: Capital Film
 
IMDB:
7.7
Year:
1980
104 min
496 Views


Keep on working and smile with us!

The air is light...

.. when spring arrives.

Dont stop!

You are strong and you can make it.

If you believe in what you do...

.. youll make it!

You are like a seagull.

You are strong and will make it.

Youll make it!

How magic!

Blooming fields around you.

How poetic!

Keep on working and smile with us!

The sky is bright.

Everything looks nice.

Dont stop.

You are strong and youll make it.

Hi.

- Hi, Elia.

- Jump! Hi!

Hi!

- Anybody missing?

- Only one.

- Wait.

- Ouch!

Ouch!

Ouch!

Go!

Look in which conditions is she!

Slaver!

How did it go today in the farmhouse?

Shall we go party tonight?

Shall we go dancing?

Theres a new disco 35km from here.

We could take the bike.

I am exhausted!

You were right, I am no good at farm works.

I can just give trouble.

I am no good at all.

- Dont exaggerate.

You are just a bit depressed.

Dry off.

You need something to cheer up.

- Some grappa. Mamie made it. -

- No!

- Spirits weigh me down.

- Fine, no spirit!

- What would you like?

- Theres only one think to cheer me up.

I would like some pot.

Some pot, to smoke.

- I dont have any.

- Dont look at me like that!

I know youre a healthy farmer.

But I like it and its good.

But here its difficult to find it, isnt it?

Not for me.

How nice of you! Thanks.

Do you want to smoke?

- Nope.

Cant tell what you are missing!

Im already feeling better.

I feel like singing, shouting, dancing.

I want to go out.

I want to have fun. Dont be a mummy!

Lets go!

I cant go out, I need to change.

Lets see... Shall I wear this one?

No, you are right.

No.

This one? No, thats too simple.

Here it is!

I can wear this one.

What do you think? Do you like it?

You know what, my dear mummy?

I love tomatoes, I love cows,

and I love a lot the farm life.

Its fantastic!

I can learn, its easy.

You are not depressed anymore.

No, I am fine!

I am happy and satisfied.

And you even look a nice man!

I didnt know that endive would have

this effects on you. - Endive?

Am I smoking endive?

Sure, I cant give you marijuana.

- You are a monster!

Cheater! Swindler!

That was a pair of Chinese vases from

Tang dinasty, very valuable...

.. and rare.

What shall I do with this one?

- Dont!

- I dont need it anymore. - Dont!

- Its useless now.

- Dont!

- May I?

- Yes!

NOISE:

I am happy. Theyre finally getting along!

- Nothing left to brake?

- No, that was all.

- Lets go dancing, then.

- Dancing? - You suggested it before.

- Are you tired? - You are tired.

- I am awake. - I am more awake than you are.

I am more awake than you are.

TANGO:

TANGO:

ELIA SNORES:

Were you sleeping?

- No. You were sleeping.

How do you know? You were sleeping.

- You were. - No, you were!

Lets go to sleep. - Its early!

Tomorrow is Sunday.

- Wake up at 5 am to go hunting.

Lets go to bed. - Ok.

TANGO:

Theyre turtledoves.

No, theyre ducks.

- But...

Shh! Theyre coming.

RUSTLE:

Here they are!

He shot me!

Me too!

Thats Elia! Run away!

- They go t what they deserve.

- Good!

- Do you hate hunting too?

Yes, but I couldnt find the words to tell you.

Lets get free the hares.

- And put the traps inside

the hunters houses. - Elia!

Giovannella is giving birth!

Its premature. - Did you call the doctor?

- Its Sunday

Everybody went to the lake.

I cant do it alone.

I need help.

- Ill help you.

Its a FEMALE!

Weigh? - 15 kilos.

- I hoped more.

Well call her Lisa, is it ok?

Is it ok?

Its ok.

- It was better to take the bike.

- Today I treat.

Ill take you in a wonderful place.

You will like it a lot.

First I need gas.

You again!

- Are you sure? - I am.

No comments about my dress...

- What should I say?

I am wearing it just for you.

Do you like it?

- You had it on also yesterday

- No I hadnt.

Yesterday I was wearing something else.

This is from Valentino. - Isnt it yours?

Just tell me...

- Are you trying to be funny?

- This is my way, funny.

You piss me off!

To you it doesnt matter

what I wear.

- I could even go out naked!

- You could.

I understand.

Tonight Ill wear this.

Is it fine?

- No, it isnt.

Youre ashamed! - No, Im cold.

What the hell are you looking at?

Did you put gas? - I did.

Ive also cleaned the windows.

Everything is alright.

F***! 340.OOO liras.

Im leaving.

Good morning, Miss Silvestri.

Theres a table for you.

Its the best. With view on the lake.

Fish or meat?

- Fish. Theyve the best fish.

This is the wine list.

I suggest a white Bourgogne, class'74.

- No. - Why not?

In 1974 in Bourgogne the vines

were damaged by hail.

What kind of fish do you have?

Carp.

With the carp we should drink

a Mosella white from '76...

.. grown on the Rive Gauche,

left side.

Then I suggest a Mosella white from '76.

- Why? - Because in the '14 the vines

in Bourgogne were damaged by hail.

How old are you? - I dont know.

- I thought less. - Thanks.

You shocked them! Do you like it?

Id prefer a darker place.

- Youre so romantic!

I like dark too.

It makes everything uncertain.

We can imagine our neighbors face.

Smiling, interesting, loveable.

Id like a darker place to take off my tie.

- Why do you have to spoil everything?

- Me? -Yes, you do.

- Maybe you dont do it on purpose!

Its a defence behaviour.

Why dont you relax sometimes?

Why are you holding my hand?

- Because of my affection for you. Can I?

Yes. But hold it back when we are eating.

- This place is so cute.

- Lisa!

Excuse me.

I havent heard of you for a while!

Hes the farmer! Nice guy.

Can I sit here for a while?

- Well... - Thanks.

My name is Renata.

Vittorio is going crazy.

He says that you found a job in a farm.

- Thats true.

Is he your employer?

- Yes, he is.

- Now I understand everything!

Not easy to find such an employer.

Wide shoulders, tanned...

.. dark eyes, energetic chin...

- Go on, please. - And funny.

Is there a job for me too in your farm?

- Ive many skills for you to exploit.

- Dont be silly.

- What a jealous woman you are.

- Maybe shes in love.

It must be serious.

Its very serious to me.

- Very serious!

- You shouldnt admit it.

Men get bored when women get serious.

They like to have fun without problems.

But you cant get it!

You like big emotions.

You are looking for the eternal love.

But adventures are better...

- I am hungry.

Ill grab a snack. Keep on talking.

You b*tch!

- Hi, Lisa!

- Hi!

What are you doing?

- Whats going on?

- Ouch!

No!

Let me go!

Ouch!

- Ouch!

Thats enough!

Shes teasing my man.

- No, hes teasing me.

Are you teasing my girlfriend?

No. But if you want, I can tease you.

- Ouch!

- Come on, lets see.

- Wait, I can do that.

This farmer deserves a lesson.

ELIA AND LISA ARE LAUGHING

That was funny!

Thanks for helping me.

I punched only two of them.

- No, they were three.

And you put his head into the soup...

.. and the food tray on his legs

Where are we?

Why are you stopping?

- Ive been after you for 2 days...

.. I take you out to dinner,

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Franco Castellano

Franco Castellano (20 June 1925 – 28 December 1999) was an Italian screenwriter and film director. He wrote for 94 films between 1958 and 1997. He also directed 21 films between 1964 and 1992. Most of the films he co-wrote and co-directed as a part of the Castellano & Pipolo duo. Their 1984 film Il ragazzo di campagna was shown as part of a retrospective on Italian comedy at the 67th Venice International Film Festival. more…

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