Hot Potato

Hot Potato

6.3IMDb Score
Released:1979-11-16
Genre:Comedy
Duration:100 min
Country:Italy
Director:Steno
Actors:Renato Pozzetto, Massimo Ranieri, Edwige Fenech, Mario Scarpetta, Clara Colosimo
Production:Irrigazione Cinematografica

Overview:

A factory worker known for his tough attitude and for fighting for workers' rights starts losing credibility when friends and co-workers see him helping a young gay man.

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