The Strange Type (1963) Uno Strano Tipo | Region-Free (DVD) | Directed by Lucio Fulci

Title: The Strange Type (1963)

Alternate Title: Uno strano tipo

Genre: Comedy, Music, Musical

Plot Synopsis:
Peppino, a slow-witted local villager in the Italian resort town of Amalfi, is bribed to impersonate famed rock and roll star Adriano Celentano for autographs and personal appearances. While Celentano tries to romance Emanuela Mazzolani, the daughter of a well-to-do resident who disapproves of their union, Peppino, unaware of the true nature of his job, tries to deal with his girlfriend’s newborn baby, leading to a series of comedic misunderstandings.

Cast and Crew:

• Director: Lucio Fulci
• Writers: Lucio Fulci, Vittorio Metz
• Cast:
  • Adriano Celentano as Peppino
  • Claudia Mori as Carmelina
  • Donatella Turri as Emanuela Mazzolani
  • Luigi Pavese as Commendator Mazzolani
  • Carlo Campanini as Il frate

IMDb Link:
The Strange Type (1963)

Reviews from Letterboxd:

1. Matt Winfield – ★★★☆☆
   “2024 – Year of the Fulci – Movie #10. Another musical/comedy from Fulci, again with Adriano Celentano in the lead. This time playing a double role as both his celebrity self, and as a hunchbacked, slack-jawed, dumb-witted simpleton who pretends to be Adriano for the fame. And here I thought one was more than enough… ugh. This started off pretty bad. Celentano isn’t the greatest actor or funniest dude, and putting him front and center in a double role is a bit much. The first half of this is pretty rough, with a lot of unfunny jokes and gags that don’t land. But, as it went on, it started to win me over. The second half is much better, with some genuinely funny moments and a few decent musical numbers. It’s still not great, but it’s a marked improvement over the first half. Overall, it’s a mixed bag. If you’re a fan of Fulci or Celentano, it’s worth a watch, but don’t expect too much.”

Meta Description:
“The Strange Type” (1963), also known as “Uno strano tipo,” is an Italian comedy directed by Lucio Fulci. The film follows Peppino, a simple villager bribed to impersonate rock and roll star Adriano Celentano, leading to a series of comedic events in the resort town of Amalfi.