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I soliti ignoti

"I soliti ignoti," known in English as "Big Deal on Madonna Street," is an Italian comedy film from 1958 that humorously depicts a group of inexperienced and flawed criminals planning a burglary. Their poorly organized efforts repeatedly go wrong, highlighting their lack of skill and the chaos that ensues. The film satirizes crime and human folly, blending humor with social commentary. It’s considered a classic of Italian cinema, emphasizing that even well-intentioned schemes can fail spectacularly due to incompetence and misjudgments.