Let's Hope It's a Girl(1986)
Overview
A multifaceted exploration of the pointlessness of sexual stereotypes. Liv Ullmann is a countess who, after her divorce, takes over the family farm. Realizing that she can't rely on the patriarchal society structure for assistance, Ullmann runs the farm herself with the help of her female servants and relatives. When the Count (Philipe Noiret) comes back into her life, he and his male buddies find themselves outclassed by the expertise of the ladies.
Director
Mario Monicelli
Studio
Clemi Cinematografica
Cast
Liv Ullmann
as Elena
Catherine Deneuve
as Claudia
Philippe Noiret
as Leonardo
Giuliana De Sio
as Franca
Stefania Sandrelli
as Lolli
Bernard Blier
as Uncle Gugo
Giuliano Gemma
as Nardoni
Athina Cenci
as Fosca
Paolo Hendel
as Giovannini
Lucrezia Lante della Rovere
as Malvina
Adalberto Maria Merli
as Cesare Molteni, amante di Claudia
Nuccia Fumo
as Rosa Nardoni, mamma di Guido
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1986
Runtime
2h 0m
Language
Italian
Rating
7 / 10
Production Companies
Clemi Cinematografica • Les Producteurs Associés • Films A2
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A multifaceted exploration of the pointlessness of sexual stereotypes. Liv Ullmann is a countess who, after her divorce, takes over the family farm. Realizing that she can't rely on the patriarchal society structure for assistance, Ullmann runs the farm herself with the help of her female servants and relatives. When the Count (Philipe Noiret) comes back into her life, he and his male buddies find themselves outclassed by the expertise of the ladies.
Who directed Let's Hope It's a Girl?▼
Let's Hope It's a Girl was directed by Mario Monicelli and released in 1986. It is a comedy, drama film.
How long is Let's Hope It's a Girl?▼
Let's Hope It's a Girl has a runtime of 2 hours and 0 minutes (120 minutes total).
Who stars in Let's Hope It's a Girl?▼
The cast of Let's Hope It's a Girl includes Liv Ullmann as Elena, Catherine Deneuve as Claudia, Philippe Noiret as Leonardo, Giuliana De Sio as Franca, Stefania Sandrelli as Lolli and more.
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