Giuseppe Coniglio (played masterfully by Alberto Sordi) is a small-time rabbit farmer from Abruzzo who accidentally wins a trip to Washington D.C. as part of a cultural exchange program. Mistaken for a political attaché, the naive “Mr. Rabb” is thrust into the heart of Cold War politics, where Italian-American lobbyists, corrupt senators, and CIA agents try to manipulate him into supporting a fake “International Pasta Proclamation.” The film blends slapstick comedy with razor-sharp critiques of 1970s Italian political dependency on the United States.

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For fans of foreign cinema, political satire, or Alberto Sordi’s genius, spending $15 to version is a no-brainer. Skip the illegal garbage, invest in the restoration, and enjoy a classic that proves rabbits—much like honest politicians—are an endangered species in Washington. Ready to watch? Click below to download from your preferred store (links to Amazon, Apple, and Criterion). Don’t settle for the old bootleg. Go new, go legal, go Mr. Rabb.

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If you’ve landed on this page, you’re likely searching for one of the most elusive yet brilliantly crafted Italian political satires of the late 20th century: (Italian title: Il Signor Coniglio Va a Washington ). This cult classic, directed by the underrated Franco Rossi in 1978, has recently seen a surge in popularity thanks to a new 4K restoration released in late 2024.

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