Fatso movie poster

Fatso

"Starving for a great movie?"

February 1, 1980 1h 33m 5.7/10 (39 votes)

Originally released in 1980. Fatso is a comedy/drama film. directed by Anne Bancroft.

Starring Dom DeLuise, Anne Bancroft, and Ron Carey

Synopsis

Dominick DiNapoli is a man who loves food and is overweight as a result. After an obese cousin dies due to health problems, Dominick's sister Antoinette sets out to help him lose weight. Although he has a hard time trying to slim down, Dominick finds inspiration when he meets and falls for shop owner Lydia. Can he get up the courage to ask her out, or will he go back to the comfort of overeating?

Quick Facts

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Release Date February 1, 1980 45 years ago
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Runtime 1h 33m 93 minutes total
User Rating 5.7/10 Mixed (39 votes)
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Box Office $7.7M Worldwide gross
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Revenue
$7,653,061

Production Companies

  • Brooksfilms
  • 20th Century Fox

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fatso about?

Dominick DiNapoli is a man who loves food and is overweight as a result. After an obese cousin dies due to health problems, Dominick's sister Antoinette sets out to help him lose weight. Although h...

Who directed Fatso?

Fatso was directed by Anne Bancroft.

How long is Fatso?

Fatso has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).

When was Fatso released?

Fatso was released on February 1, 1980 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Fatso?

The main cast of Fatso includes Dom DeLuise, Anne Bancroft, Ron Carey, Candice Azzara, Michael Lombard.