# Avanti! (1972)

> A buttoned-up Baltimore businessman discovers love, scandal, and emotional freedom while settling his father's secret life on the island of Ischia.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/7173

## Facts

- Runtime: 138 min
- Genres: Comedy, Romance
- Director: Billy Wilder
- Cast: Jack Lemmon, Juliet Mills, Clive Revill, Edward Andrews, Gianfranco Barra, Franco Angrisano, Pippo Franco, Franco Acampora
- TMDB rating: 6.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0068240/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: witty, warm, melancholic, classic movie night, date night

## Synopsis

A chance encounter on a picturesque Italian island leads to unexpected romance amidst family secrets.

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