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Damn Poverty!

November 24, 2009 1h 40m 6.4/10 (5 votes)

Originally released in 2009. Damn Poverty! is a comedy/romance film. directed by Lina Wertmüller.

Starring Gabriella Pession, Sergio Assisi, and Tommaso Ramenghi

Synopsis

Muhammad Yunus, Nobel Peace prize winner, is known in the whole world as the banker of the poor, because he pioneered and tested a funding system in Bangladesh: by lending little sums of money to the less well-off with no interest, and returning it by installments gained with their work, people are able to get free from extreme misery. Thus, what can happen if three boys, just graduated, who live in Naples, try to import this funding system that subverts every economic rule?

Quick Facts

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Release Date November 24, 2009 16 years ago
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Runtime 1h 40m 100 minutes total
User Rating 6.4/10 Good (5 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country Italy Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Titania Produzioni
  • RAI

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Damn Poverty! about?

Muhammad Yunus, Nobel Peace prize winner, is known in the whole world as the banker of the poor, because he pioneered and tested a funding system in Bangladesh: by lending little sums of money to t...

Who directed Damn Poverty!?

Damn Poverty! was directed by Lina Wertmüller.

How long is Damn Poverty!?

Damn Poverty! has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).

When was Damn Poverty! released?

Damn Poverty! was released on November 24, 2009 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Damn Poverty!?

The main cast of Damn Poverty! includes Gabriella Pession, Sergio Assisi, Tommaso Ramenghi, Ennio Coltorti, Angela Pagano.