The Scopone Game (1972)
Genre : Drama, Comedy
Runtime : 1H 53M
Director : Luigi Comencini
Writer : Rodolfo Sonego
Synopsis
An aging American millionairess journeys to Rome each year with her chauffeur George to play the card game scopone with destitute Peppino and his wife Antonia.
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