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Fatso (1980)
Released By: Anchor Bay Entertainment   Rating: PG   In Theaters: 2/1/1980
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Studio: Anchor Bay Entertainment
Genre: Comedy
MPAA Rating: PG
Director: Anne Bancroft
Language: English
Official Website: N/A
Theatrical Release: 2/1/1980
Home Video Release: 6/13/2006
Cast: Anne Bancroft, Candice Azzara, Dom Deluise, Michael Lombard, Ron Carey
Published ID: 12792
UPC: 013131308693,
Plot: In this dark and sometimes sad comedy, Dominick -- an extremely obese man -- is pushed by his sister Antoinette to shed a few pounds lest he end up dead like his cousin. To do so, she helps him enroll in the fanatical weight-loss group, the Chubby Checkers, who will do anything to keep fellow members from over-eating. Another incentive for Dominick is his love for Lydia, a women whom Dominick fears has deserted him because of his obesity.The process of weight loss is torture, and he is left with a painful choice (one that the naturally thin don't always understand), suffer the pain and lose the weight or somehow learn to live with it. After his initial attempts to lose weight end in failure, and he goes on a gigantic food bender (one of the great binge scenes in movie history), in the end, Dominick learns that Lydia loves him for who he is, and he decides that he should do himself the same favor. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
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Obesity, Food Obession, Desperate Measures, Love & Hilarity In A Brooklyn Italian-American Family!!
Added 11/7/2009

I first saw this movie at age 16 in 1980, and boy does it still make me
laugh whenever I've seen it throughout the years!
I would argue this as one of the late Dom Deluise's greatest movie performances,
alongside his stuff with Burt Reynolds in the 70's.
I'm going to assume that most of you out there have already seen
this movie at least once, so I'm going to spare you a blow by blow
filled with spoilers, but suffices to say that this movie has plenty
of good belly laughs in it! (-: The interplay between Dom & the actor who plays
his baby brother, who he dotes over is one of the film's highlights.
Anne Bancroft was priceless as the always irrate curmedgeon
of a sister who doesn't know how to communicate her love other than to hit!
She also wrote & directed the whole film, which I didn't find out until years later!
The whole ensemble cast was great in this.
A classic addition to your DVD collection for all time!

0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Funny film about eating.
Added 9/13/2009

Without a doubt a creative masterpiece on the subject of eating, fatness and how obesity affects everyone in a family. Dom De Luise is fanastic. Anne Bancroft who wrote this wonderful script is at her best as Dom's sister. A wonderful and funny film.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Fatso
Added 6/26/2009

"Fatso" is one of the funniest movies I have seen. Anne Bancroft wrote and directed the film which is set in New York City. It is about an Italian American family, their troubles and triumphs in every day life. I think it is a must see and a wonderful way to escape the real world for 90 minutes or so. Dom DeLouise's wide range of talents are truly showcased in this film
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
We Love Fatso
Added 6/15/2009

We've seen this movie about 10 times. It gets better
every time we watch it. We originally saw it in a local
movie theater when it was released. We couldn't stop laughing.
We know all of these characters that Ann Bancroff created. They are our relative & friends.Dom Deluise is perfect for his part. You realize that he loves to eat.You have to accept him for who he is.I highly recommend this movie.

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Great seller, Movie stunk
Added 6/7/2009

The seller was great, quick shipping & move was brand new, the movie itself was horrable, don't buy it but feel free to buy from this seller, they're great!!!!!
0 out of 2 people found this helpful.
Obesity, Food Obession, Desperate Measures, Love & Hilarity In A Brooklyn Italian-American Family!!
Added 11/7/2009

I first saw this movie at age 16 in 1980, and boy does it still make me
laugh whenever I've seen it throughout the years!
I would argue this as one of the late Dom Deluise's greatest movie performances,
alongside his stuff with Burt Reynolds in the 70's.
I'm going to assume that most of you out there have already seen
this movie at least once, so I'm going to spare you a blow by blow
filled with spoilers, but suffices to say that this movie has plenty
of good belly laughs in it! (-: The interplay between Dom & the actor who plays
his baby brother, who he dotes over is one of the film's highlights.
Anne Bancroft was priceless as the always irrate curmedgeon
of a sister who doesn't know how to communicate her love other than to hit!
She also wrote & directed the whole film, which I didn't find out until years later!
The whole ensemble cast was great in this.
A classic addition to your DVD collection for all time!

0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Funny film about eating.
Added 9/13/2009

Without a doubt a creative masterpiece on the subject of eating, fatness and how obesity affects everyone in a family. Dom De Luise is fanastic. Anne Bancroft who wrote this wonderful script is at her best as Dom's sister. A wonderful and funny film.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Fatso
Added 6/26/2009

"Fatso" is one of the funniest movies I have seen. Anne Bancroft wrote and directed the film which is set in New York City. It is about an Italian American family, their troubles and triumphs in every day life. I think it is a must see and a wonderful way to escape the real world for 90 minutes or so. Dom DeLouise's wide range of talents are truly showcased in this film
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
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