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ADVENTURE . 1972 . 1h 43m . 5.0/10

What Am I Doing in the Middle of the Revolution?_

"Never mind how they got into it ...wait 'till you see how they get out!"

In the beginning of the 20th. century Italian actor Guido Guidi, more enthusiastic than talented, and his ensemble tour Texas. The mysterious and obviously rich Peppino Garibaldi gives them an offer, they can’t deny: For a large amount of dough they should play “Richard III.” in the Mexican town Vera Cruz. But Peppino is not really interested in cultural affairs: He supports “La Revolución” and “General” Carasco, who utilizes the feastful premiere of “Richard III.” to raid Vera Cruz for Comandante Zapata. But shortly after the Mexican Army shows up with some canons in tow to sort things out. Guidi and Padre Albino, Italian like him, succeed to flee and save Carasco accidentially from the firing squad. Whereas the latter coninues his revolutionary fight, Guidi and Albino start an odyssey through the struggling Mexico, which lets them fall one time in the hands of Carasco the other time in those of Herrera or even in the clutches of “hand-taking” bandidos.

Starring Vittorio Gassman, Paolo Villaggio, Eduardo Fajardo
5.0/10
Rating
1h 43m
Runtime
1972
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
What Am I Doing in the Middle of the Revolution? poster
Never mind how they got into it ...wait 'till you see how they get out!

In the beginning of the 20th. century Italian actor Guido Guidi, more enthusiastic than talented, and his ensemble tour Texas. The mysterious and obviously rich Peppino Garibaldi gives them an offer, they can’t deny: For a large amount of dough they should play “Richard III.” in the Mexican town Vera Cruz. But Peppino is not really interested in cultural affairs: He supports “La Revolución” and “General” Carasco, who utilizes the feastful premiere of “Richard III.” to raid Vera Cruz for Comandante Zapata. But shortly after the Mexican Army shows up with some canons in tow to sort things out. Guidi and Padre Albino, Italian like him, succeed to flee and save Carasco accidentially from the firing squad. Whereas the latter coninues his revolutionary fight, Guidi and Albino start an odyssey through the struggling Mexico, which lets them fall one time in the hands of Carasco the other time in those of Herrera or even in the clutches of “hand-taking” bandidos.

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Vittorio Gassman stars as Guido Guidi in What Am I Doing in the Middle of the Revolution?.
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What Am I Doing in the Middle of the Revolution? was released 54 years ago in 1972.
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In the beginning of the 20th. century Italian actor Guido Guidi, more enthusiastic than talented, and his ensemble tour Texas. The mysterious and obviously r...
What Am I Doing in the Middle of the Revolution? is a Adventure, Comedy, Western film with a runtime of 1h 43m.

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Released
Runtime
103 min (1h 43m)
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5.0/10 (10 votes)

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What is What Am I Doing in the Middle of the Revolution? about?
In the beginning of the 20th. century Italian actor Guido Guidi, more enthusiastic than talented, and his ensemble tour Texas. The mysterious and obviously rich Peppino Garibaldi gives them an offer, they can’t deny: For a large amount of dough they should play “Richard III.” in the Mexican town Vera Cruz. But Peppino is not really interested in cultural affairs: He supports “La Revolución” and “General” Carasco, who utilizes the feastful premiere of “Richard III.” to raid Vera Cruz for Comandante Zapata. But shortly after the Mexican Army shows up with some canons in tow to sort things out. Guidi and Padre Albino, Italian like him, succeed to flee and save Carasco accidentially from the firing squad. Whereas the latter coninues his revolutionary fight, Guidi and Albino start an odyssey through the struggling Mexico, which lets them fall one time in the hands of Carasco the other time in those of Herrera or even in the clutches of “hand-taking” bandidos.
How long is What Am I Doing in the Middle of the Revolution??
What Am I Doing in the Middle of the Revolution? has a runtime of 103 minutes (1h 43m).
Who stars in What Am I Doing in the Middle of the Revolution??
The cast of What Am I Doing in the Middle of the Revolution? includes Vittorio Gassman, Paolo Villaggio, Eduardo Fajardo, Riccardo Garrone, Rosanna Yanni.
What is the rating of What Am I Doing in the Middle of the Revolution??
What Am I Doing in the Middle of the Revolution? has a rating of 5.0 out of 10 based on 10 votes on TMDB.

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Adventure Comedy Western
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