Ratataplan (1979): reparto, argumento y streaming

Released in 1979, Ratataplan is a comedia film directed by Maurizio Nichetti, running about 95 minutes.

What it’s about. Misadventures of Colombo, an engineer in Milano. He is the only winner of an admission test for a job, and just for this reason he isn't hired. So he becomes a barman, and he discovers a special formula that turns simple water into the "Immortality drink". He is robbed of the magic water copyright. So he tries to set up a theatrical company, but the first show is a fiasco. Since finding a normal job seems a mission impossible, he tries to set the sentimental side of his life. He targets the most beautiful girl of his building, and for her he builds a robot able to dance like Tony Manero (John Travolta's character in Saturday Night Fever (1977)). The robot gets drunk (!). It is another fiasco. So he targets an ugly girl and finally with her succeeds to live his surreal world for ever.

Who’s in it. Ratataplan stars Maurizio Nichetti as Colombo, Angela Finocchiaro as Ragazza bruttina, Lidia Biondi as Donna incinta and Edy Angelillo as Ballerina, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Ratataplan has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ratataplan page.

If you liked it. Fans of Ratataplan tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parásitos, La vida es bella and El club de la lucha.