Difficult Years

Difficult Years

7.7 | 1948-12-28 | Drama

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.

Featured Crew

Luigi Zampa Director
Vitaliano Brancati Novel
Sergio Amidei Adaptation
Franco Evangelisti Co-Writer
Enrico Fulchignoni Co-Writer
Vitaliano Brancati Adaptation
Francesco De Feo First Assistant Director
Gianni Solitro Production Supervisor
Franco Casavola Original Music Composer
Ugo Giacomozzi Conductor

Cast

Umberto Spadaro
Umberto Spadaro
Aldo Piscitello
Ave Ninchi
Ave Ninchi
Rosina Piscitello
Enzo Biliotti
Enzo Biliotti
Il podestà
Massimo Girotti
Massimo Girotti
Giovanni Piscitello
Delia Scala
Delia Scala
Elena Piscitello
Ernesto Almirante
Ernesto Almirante
Il nonnino
Aldo Silvani
Aldo Silvani
Il farmacista
Miro Zonda
Miro Zonda
Il federale
Milly Vitale
Milly Vitale
Maria, the pharmacist's niece

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