The Man Who Wagged His Tail (, , also known as An Angel Over Brooklyn and An Angel Passed Over Brooklyn) is a 1957 Spanish-Italian fantasy-comedy film directed by Ladislao Vajda. It was entered into the competition at the 23rd edition of the Venice Film Festival.
Plot Mr. Bozzi is the owner and lessor of many apartments and houses in Brooklyn's immigrant communities. He is a stubborn upstart who is only interested in his own profit and has no compassion for his tenants, who are often poor and in need. To prevent beggars from knocking or ringing his bell, he has trained himself to make dog noises. When one day a fairy tale seller appears to him, she curses him into a dog that only human love can transform back. Bozzi, pushed around, hungry, unwanted, experiences life as merciless and cold. Pursued by other dogs, chased away by people with whom he can no longer communicate, he roams the streets until he meets the boy Tonino, who takes care of him. The two become friends, and when some thugs beat up little Tonino, he jumps on the thugs to protect Tonino. Through this act of selflessness, Bozzi transforms back into human form. The inner transformation endures: from now on, Bozzi is understanding and friendly.
Cast
Peter Ustinov: Lawyer Pozzi Pablito Calvo: Tonino Aroldo Tieri: Bruno Lo Banco Maurizio Arena: Alfonso Franca Tamantini: Alfonso's girlfriend Silvia Marco: Giulia Isabel de Pomés: Paolina Carlos Casaravilla: Hobo José Marco Davó: Judge Renato Chiantoni: Judge's usher Dolores Bremón: Old lady Juan de Landa:Butcher José Isbert: Pietrino Julia Caba Alba: Owner of the restaurant Enrique Diosdado: Cop Carlo Pisacane: Tramp
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