Cassino in Ischia

2024

Action / Comedy

14
IMDb Rating 4.3/10 10 309 309

Plot summary

A former film star travels to Italy to work with a struggling director in order to revitalize his career.

Director

Frank Ciota Photo
Frank Ciota

Top cast

Giuseppe Russo Photo
Giuseppe Russo as Piero Pomponi
Dominic Purcell Photo
Dominic Purcell as Nic Cassino
Yvonne Sciò Photo
Yvonne Sciò as Aurora Cassino
Marcello Romolo Photo
Marcello Romolo as Angioletto Di Meglio
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1.06 GB
1280*720
English 2.0
NR
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23.976 fps
1 hr 57 min
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2.17 GB
1920*1080
English 5.1
NR
Subtitles us   fr  
23.976 fps
1 hr 57 min
Seeds 4
5.25 GB
3840*2160
English 2.0
NR
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23.976 fps
N/A
Seeds 2

Movie Reviews

Reviewed by Jack-1354 9 / 10

Refreshingly Different!

I loved this film. Such a departure from Hollywood's recent fare of blockbuster CGI laden films with overly simple plots and no soul. From frame one to the last you know you're in for a real cinematic treat. You root for several characters whose film-within-a-film's success ties directly to their personal needs; each of which are different. Each actor seems perfectly suited for their part. Kudos to the casting agency! The film is funny, poignant at times, and is fast paced. Pay attention, because various plot lines seem often in a perilous state of flux... but somehow, everything comes together in the end with a satisfying, if not ironic, denouement that makes for a wide smile as the credits roll. If you're looking for a fun two hours this film would certainly fill that bill.
Reviewed by jacij37 2 / 10

Gets worse as I watched it

Yeah I get that Purcell is trying to do kind of an ego stroke of himself as a sudo documentary about his career but frankly I feel this was the bottom of the barrel for him. He's a decent actor but needs to stick to what he knows... action and drama, bc he just wasn't funny in this. He was mediocre and awkward just like his character was supposed to be which yes was the point but the film was a waste of budget. The Italian actors and actresses were better. I know alot about him by following his career and this just wasn't his best work. Dominic is you ready this...you CAN do better. Get out of your head and try harder...stay away from comedy or family movies... those are career enders for an actor like you.
Reviewed by mikehaas-29260 8 / 10

A fun and beautiful movie

This film reminded me of what the movies used to be. It was packed with great quirky characters and fun scenes. And the beautiful scenery shots are a bonus. While the movie is pitched with Domenic Purcell at its center, actors such as Ugo Dighero and Miriam Candurro were the highlights for me.I'm sure more experienced reviewers and cynics can find things to criticize but I thought this movie was fun and funny and touching and beautifully shot. The movie loves Italy and I'm sure Italy will love it back. And to realize the original lead actor passed away in the middle of shooting just makes it more impressive.I'm looking forward to watching this movie again. And I'm looking forward to seeing more from the Ciota brothers.
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