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  1. 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. It was the first film produced by Mel Brooks's Brooksfilms company. The film examines the subject matter of obesity, addiction, family, self-acceptance and singlehood.

  2. Jun 17, 2013 · Fatso is a 1980 American comedy film written and directed by Anne Bancroft and starring Dom DeLuise, Ron Carey and Candice Azzara.As the DiNapoli siblings --...

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  3. www.imdb.com › title › tt0080724Fatso (1980) - IMDb

    Feb 1, 1980 · Dom DeLuise plays a 40-year-old bachelor who loves food and faces health and social problems because of his weight. Anne Bancroft wrote and directed this film, which explores the themes of love, self-esteem and body image.

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    • Comedy, Drama, Romance
    • Anne Bancroft
    • 1980-02-01
  4. Dom DeLuise stars as Dominick, a man who loves food and is overweight. He faces pressure from his sister (Anne Bancroft) to lose weight and meets a shop owner (Candice Azzara) he likes. See reviews, ratings, cast, and photos of this film.

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    • Anne Bancroft
    • PG
    • Dom Deluise
  5. Fatso is a comedy-drama film about an overweight bachelor who tries to lose weight after his cousin dies of obesity. He falls in love with a girl who helps him change his lifestyle, but faces challenges from his family and food cravings.

  6. Fatso is a movie about a man who joins a support group for overeaters, but the film is uncertain about how to treat the subject of obesity. Roger Ebert criticizes the film's ambiguous tone, editing and camera angles, and questions its lack of empathy and sophistication.

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  8. Aug 28, 2023 · FATSO (1980) is one of those obscure films that has a very specific cult following: Italian Americans. Growing up as an Italian American, FATSO was a staple in my family's film rotation since I was very young. It was the only film Anne Bancroft ever directed and it was the first film under Mel Brooks's BROOKSFILM banner.

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