Fatso (1980)
- Directed by
- Anne Bancroft
- Genre
- romantic comedy
- Country
- United States
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Rated
- PG
- Rating
- 5.8 of 10 from 40 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
How it feels
A man struggles with overeating and his family's concerns about his weight. He tries to change his habits while dealing with his own feelings about being single and finding self-acceptance.
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What happens
Fatso is a 1980 American comedy-drama film written and directed by Anne Bancroft, her only such credit, and starring Dom DeLuise, Ron Carey and Candice Azzara. The film examines the subject matter of obesity, addiction, family, self-acceptance, and singlehood. It is also noteworthy for Brianne Murphy becoming the first woman to be credited as a cinematographer on a studio film. Fatso was released on February 2, 1980, and it got mixed reviews from critics. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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