Plot so thin, it passes unnoticed.

It's funny, it's tense, it features two great performances from two actors and the director expertly creates a web of odd tension where you actually don't know what is happening for the majority of the run time.

The biggest problem with this movie is it’s a little better than you think it might be, which somehow makes it worse. As in, it takes itself a bit too seriously, which makes most of the movie feel kind of dull.

True to its essence, the characters remain on the same line and manage to entertain the viewer, each highlighting their own distinctive qualities or touches.

Stangata In Famiglia was Released in the mid 80's on Video for USA Italian Market -Italian Language Only New Pentax Home Video labe - Distributed by MVP - Sexy Comedy Italian 70's Style - Must See Performance By Femi Benussi as well as Cristea Avram. - There are better films from this drama but, this one is worth checking out if you can get a hold of the video. Starts off with the standard silly Italian anthem music over a boring credit scroll. Then of course the big Itaian family style dinner where we meet the main characters. The action soon picks up with a saucy domestic situation erotica. Love and Laughs Italian Style. A definite must for fans of the genre Or anyone who is a fan of Femi Benussi !