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"Drama...Comedy...Power...Wit...Impact...A Remarkable Film!"

Oct 25 1963 Not Rated 2h 10m
Drama, History

In the late 19th century, a former high school teacher turned unionist tries to organize workers laboring with inhuman conditions at a textile factory.

Plot

The story of exploited textile factory workers in Turin, Italy at the turn of the century and their beginnings of their fight for better working conditions. Professor Sinigaglia (Marcello Mastroianni) is sent by (presumably) the Socialists to help them organize their strike and give form to their struggle.

Written by

Agenore Incrocci, Furio Scarpelli, Mario Monicelli

Directed by

Mario Monicelli

Production Countries

Yugoslavia, Italy, France

Production Companies

Méditerrannée Cinéma Production, Vides Cinematografica, Avala Film, Lux Film

Languages

Italiano

Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 6 wins & 9 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
3,638
Average Rating
8 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA