Hot Potato
1979, Italian. Directed by Steno.
A factory worker known for his tough attitude and for fighting for workers' rights starts losing credibility when friends and co-workers see him helping a young gay man.
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
- Check local
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.3/10 from 92 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- StenoDirector
- Renato PozzettoBernardo Mambelli, "il Gandi"
- Massimo RanieriClaudio
- Edwige FenechMaria
- Mario ScarpettaWalter
- Clara ColosimoElvira Portiera
- Adriana Russol'amica di Maria
- Luca Sportelliil portiere, marito di Elvira
- Sergio CiulliMeravigli, l'operaio sindacalista
- Loris Bazzocchioperaio
- Nazzareno Nataleoperaio
- Dario Ghirardioperaio
- Ghirardo Leoniil direttore della fabbrica
Details
- Released
- 16 November 1979
- Original title
- La patata bollente
- Country
- Italy
- Written by
- Enrico Vanzina, Steno, Giorgio Arlorio
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Hot Potato: quick answers
Is Hot Potato worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 92 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Hot Potato?
Hot Potato runs 103 minutes (1h 43m).
Does Hot Potato have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Hot Potato. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Hot Potato parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Hot Potato yet.
Which OTT platform is Hot Potato on?
Hot Potato isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 16 November 1979. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Hot Potato?
If you liked Hot Potato, try Sneakerella, Die, Mommie, Die!, The Sunday Woman.
Who directed Hot Potato?
Hot Potato (1979) was directed by Steno and stars Renato Pozzetto, Massimo Ranieri, Edwige Fenech.