Difficult Years(1948)

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7.8(26)1h 50mDecember 28, 1948

Drama

Synopsis

Aldo Piscitello, a minor government clerk, is forced in 1934 to join the Fascist party. When the war comes, he finds himself able only to talk ineffectually in secret against Mussolini, even as his own son Giovanni is sent into battle. By the end of the war, Aldo has found the courage to stand up for his beliefs, but by then it is too late.

Directed by Luigi Zampa

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Cast

Umberto Spadaro

Aldo Piscitello

Ave Ninchi

Rosina Piscitello

Enzo Biliotti

Il podestà

Massimo Girotti

Giovanni Piscitello

Delia Scala

Elena Piscitello

Ernesto Almirante

Il nonnino

Aldo Silvani

Il farmacista

Miro Zonda

Il federale

Milly Vitale

Maria, the pharmacist's niece

Giovanni Grasso

Mascoli

Olinto Cristina

Sacchi

Agostino Salvietti

Fegarotta

Raniero De Cenzo

Rapisarda

Carlo Sposito

Riccardo, the Baron's son

Giuseppe Nicolosi

Cascarà

Loris Gizzi

Il Ministro

Ermanno Randi

Turi

Rosetta Calavetta

Elena (voice)

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When did Difficult Years come out?+

Difficult Years was released in 1948.

How long is Difficult Years?+

Difficult Years runs for 110 minutes (1 hour and 50 minutes).

Who directed Difficult Years?+

Difficult Years was directed by Luigi Zampa.

Who stars in Difficult Years?+

Difficult Years stars Umberto Spadaro, Ave Ninchi, Enzo Biliotti, Massimo Girotti and Delia Scala.

Difficult Years(1948)

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