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One Man Up

Play trailer Poster for One Man Up 2001,  1h 40m,  Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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In the 1980s, two Italian brothers rise to celebrity status in their home country. Tony Pisapia earns national fame as a singer after years of performing in clubs. Antonio, the younger Pisapia, is a high-profile professional soccer player. But years later, things drastically change for the brothers. Tony's career is ruined by cocaine addiction and a scandalous love affair with an underage fan. A leg injury ends Antonio's career, in turn ruining his marriage.

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Amber Wilkinson Eye for Film Jun 13, 2008
2/5
The dual plotline never really works. There isn't enough happening in either man's life and the parallels are too obvious. Go to Full Review
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Cast & Crew

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Paolo Sorrentino

Director

Toni Servillo

Tony Pisapia

Andrea Renzi

Antonio Pisapia

Nello Mascia

Il Molosso

Antonino Bruschetta

Genny

Angela Goodwin

Franca

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One Man Up

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Synopsis In the 1980s, two Italian brothers rise to celebrity status in their home country. Tony Pisapia earns national fame as a singer after years of performing in clubs. Antonio, the younger Pisapia, is a high-profile professional soccer player. But years later, things drastically change for the brothers. Tony's career is ruined by cocaine addiction and a scandalous love affair with an underage fan. A leg injury ends Antonio's career, in turn ruining his marriage.
Director
Paolo Sorrentino
Producer
Nicola Giuliano, Kermit Smith, Francesca Cima, Angelo Curti
Screenwriter
Paolo Sorrentino
Production Co
Indigo Films, Key Films, Tele+
Genre
Drama
Original Language
Italian
Runtime
1h 40m
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