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Aug 21 1950 N/A 1h 53m
Drama, War

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.

Plot

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.

Written by

Vitaliano Brancati, Sergio Amidei, Franco Evangelisti

Directed by

Luigi Zampa

Cast

Massimo Girotti, Umberto Spadaro, Ave Ninchi

Crew

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Production Countries

Italy

Production Companies

Briguglio Film

Languages

Italiano

Awards

1 win & 1 nomination

Scores
# of Votes
281
Average Rating
7.6 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA