A dead factory worker comes back to life after his body becomes inhabited by an invisible alien.
OMICRON (1963) Reviews and overview of alien sci-fi comedy
27 November, 2021 https://moviesandmania.com/2021/11/27/omicron-movie-film-sci-fi-alien-variant-dead-body-1963-overview-review-reviews/
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Omicron is a 1963 comedic sci-fi film in which an alien variant takes over the dead body of an Earthling to learn about our weaknesses… so his race can take over our planet. There are obvious political and societal sub-texts.
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Written and directed by Ugo Gregoretti. The Italian-French co-production stars Renato Salvatori, Rosemary Dexter, Franco Luzzi, Gaetano Quartararo, Mara Carisi and Giuliana Corbellini.
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Reviews:
” …it gives Renato Salvatori a chance to engage in some truly creative visual comedy, especially when his character is learning how to control his body. The plot appears to revolve around his job, in which he becomes super-competent, but he eventually ends up taking part in a strike.” Fantastic Movie Musings and Ramblings
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“Omicron may be an alien invader, but he’s just a working stiff like the rest of us. On the debit side, however, the climax is mishandled and far from satisfying. Given what’s gone before, it’s quite a disappointment. Comedy sometimes struggles to cross international boundaries, but here’s an example which is witty, engaging and also has something to say.” Mark David Welsh
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Cast and characters:
Renato Salvatori … Omicron / Angelo
Rosemary Dexter … Lucia
Franco Luzzi
Gaetano Quartararo … Midollo
Mara Carisi … Mrs Midollo
Giuliana Corbellini
Vittorio Calef
Ida Serasini … Widow Piattino
Calisto Calisti … Torchio
Fausto De Luca
Dante Di Pinto … Police Inspector
Notes:
On November 26, 2021, the World Health Organization declared a new variant of concern of COVID-19, named Omicron according to the WHO naming system. The B.1.1.529 variant was first reported in South Africa on November 24, 2021. This 1963 film clearly has no relation to 21st-century coronavirus.
