The Yes Man

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The Yes Man (1991)

Comedy, Drama

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In the Name of the Italian People

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The Champion

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The Dinner

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1998 ★ 6.9

An evening at an Italian restaurant. Hosted by tolerant and relaxed Flora, various parties of middle-class people come in -- large and small, young and old, regulars and tourists, married and single -- to dine, converse, argue, celebrate, make confessions; to overhear other people's discussions, to interrupt them, to sing, listen to music, and enjoy life.

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Oh, God!

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The Raffle

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1991 ★ 6.8

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The Marquis of Grillo

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1981 ★ 7.8

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1982 ★ 6.8

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Whatsoeverly

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2010 ★ 7.2

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