COMEDY . 1999 . 1h 45m . 6.2/10

Kisses and Hugs_

A bankrupt restaurateur on the brink of suicide is suddenly treated with deference and kindness by a bizarre group of strangers — who welcome him in their home, no less! Truth is they have mistaken him for the tax man they're waiting for, desperate to save their floundering ostrich-breeding business.

Starring Francesco Paolantoni, Massimo Gambacciani, Pietro Gremigni
6.2/10
Rating
1h 45m
Runtime
1999
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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A bankrupt restaurateur on the brink of suicide is suddenly treated with deference and kindness by a bizarre group of strangers — who welcome him in their home, no less! Truth is they have mistaken him for the tax man they're waiting for, desperate to save their floundering ostrich-breeding business.

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Cast
Francesco Paolantoni stars as Mario Mataluna in Kisses and Hugs.
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Year context
Kisses and Hugs was released 27 years ago in 1999.
Overview
A bankrupt restaurateur on the brink of suicide is suddenly treated with deference and kindness by a bizarre group of strangers — who welcome him in their ho...
Kisses and Hugs is a Comedy film with a runtime of 1h 45m.

CAST (20)

Francesco Paolantoni
Francesco Paolantoni
Mario Mataluna
MG
Massimo Gambacciani
Renato Bacci
PG
Pietro Gremigni
Luciano Cecconi
Paola Tiziana Cruciani
Paola Tiziana Cruciani
Tatiana Falomi
Daniela Morozzi
Daniela Morozzi
Ivana
Isabella Cecchi
Isabella Cecchi
Annalisa Brodolini
Emanuele Barresi
Emanuele Barresi
Ennio
RM
Rosanna Mazzi
Stefania Cecconi
SM
Samuele Marzi
Matteo Bacci
EC
Emiliano Cappello
Gabriele
MG
Maria Grazia Taddei
Bruna
MC
Martino Cecconi
Nelusco
SM
Sara Mannucci
Margherita Bacci
Edoardo Gabbriellini
Edoardo Gabbriellini
Alessio Bacci
Carlo Virzì
Carlo Virzì
Stefanino
TB
Toto Barbato
Poncino
VF
Valerio Fantozzi
Chico
GF
Gianluca Ferrara
Barsimpson
MP
Matteo Pastorelli
Gigiballa
GG
Geppo Gemini
Vustok

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
105 min (1h 45m)
Country
Rating
6.2/10 (40 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Kisses and Hugs about?
A bankrupt restaurateur on the brink of suicide is suddenly treated with deference and kindness by a bizarre group of strangers — who welcome him in their home, no less! Truth is they have mistaken him for the tax man they're waiting for, desperate to save their floundering ostrich-breeding business.
How long is Kisses and Hugs?
Kisses and Hugs has a runtime of 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Who stars in Kisses and Hugs?
The cast of Kisses and Hugs includes Francesco Paolantoni, Massimo Gambacciani, Pietro Gremigni, Paola Tiziana Cruciani, Daniela Morozzi.
What is the rating of Kisses and Hugs?
Kisses and Hugs has a rating of 6.2 out of 10 based on 40 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (1)

Comedy
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