# Ugly, Dirty and Bad (1976)

> A viciously comic portrait of a Roman shantytown family whose overcrowded survival becomes a contest of greed, betrayal, and attempted murder.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/11752

## Facts

- Runtime: 115 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama
- Director: Ettore Scola
- Cast: Nino Manfredi, Francesco Anniballi, Maria Bosco, Giselda Castrini, Alfredo D'Ippolito, Giancarlo Fanelli, Marina Fasoli, Ettore Garofolo
- TMDB rating: 7.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0074252/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: sardonic, grotesque, abrasive, late night cinephile viewing, dark comedy marathon

## Synopsis

A darkly comedic exploration of family dysfunction and survival in the slums of Rome.

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