Playing the Field
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About
A small-time soccer referee gets the chance of a lifetime when he gets to referee a major-league game. He becomes a celebrity and suddenly finds himself having to choose between his future as a referee and the temptations that come his way, especially the women, now.
Cast
Lando Buzzanca
as Carmelo Lo Cascio
Gabriella Pallotta
as Laura, la moglie di Carmelo
Massimo Mollica
as Il commendator Armando La Forgia
Joan Collins
as Elena Sperani, la giornalista
Marisa Solinas
as Luisella, la moglie di Tito
Nello Pazzafini
as Un tifoso che invade il campo
Ignazio Leone
as Tito Fichera, guardalinee
Dino Curcio
as Il sindaco
Daniele Vargas
as Il presidente della commissione arbitrale
Umberto D'Orsi
as Il medico
Gianfranco Barra
as Un agente
Alvaro Vitali
as Il portalettere
Milla Johansson
as Naked woman at Elena's house (uncredited)
Antonio La Raina
as Antonio
Giovanni Rosselli
as Saro, figlio di Carmelo
Elizabeth Turner
as moglie inglese di La Forgia
Dante Cleri
as tassista
Sergio Doria
as
Renato Terra
as
Pasquale Vitiello
as
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Stream Playing the Field online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A talked-about comedy movie originally produced in Italian and released in 1974, it's earned a solid 5.5/10 from 16 viewers worldwide.
About Playing the Field
A small-time soccer referee gets the chance of a lifetime when he gets to referee a major-league game. He becomes a celebrity and suddenly finds himself having to choose between his future as a referee and the temptations that come his way, especially the women, now. Running 108 minutes.
Playing the Field Cast and Characters
The cast features Lando Buzzanca (as Carmelo Lo Cascio), Gabriella Pallotta (as Laura, la moglie di Carmelo), Massimo Mollica (as Il commendator Armando La Forgia), Joan Collins (as Elena Sperani, la giornalista), and Marisa Solinas (as Luisella, la moglie di Tito). Their performances are a major reason Playing the Field has built such a passionate audience.
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▶ Watch Playing the Field NowWhy People Are Watching Playing the Field
Playing the Field flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is sharp comedic timing that lands consistently. If you enjoy Italian storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
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Where can I watch Playing the Field online for free?
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How long is Playing the Field?
Playing the Field runs for 108 minutes (about 1.8 hours).
Is Playing the Field good? What's the rating?
Playing the Field holds a 5.5/10 rating based on 16 reviews — a niche pick worth checking out.
Who is in the cast of Playing the Field?
The main cast includes Lando Buzzanca, Gabriella Pallotta, Massimo Mollica, and Joan Collins, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Playing the Field available in Italian?
Yes — Playing the Field was originally produced in Italian and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.
When was Playing the Field released?
Playing the Field was released in 1974.
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Where can I watch Playing the Field for free?
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What is Playing the Field about?
Playing the Field is a Comedy film. A small-time soccer referee gets the chance of a lifetime when he gets to referee a major-league game. He becomes a celebrity and suddenly finds himself having to choose between his future as a referee and the temptations that come his way, especially the women, now.
When was Playing the Field released?
Playing the Field was released on March 23, 1974. It has a runtime of 1h 48m. The film was produced by Documento Film.
Who stars in Playing the Field?
Playing the Field stars Lando Buzzanca, Gabriella Pallotta, Massimo Mollica and Joan Collins. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is Playing the Field available in HD?
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