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It's a Hard Life

1h 39m1964Carlo Lizzani
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Luciano Bianchi lives with his wife and son in the small town of Guastalla. As an intellectual and bibliophile, he works as head of cultural initiatives at a mining plant.

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What is It's a Hard Life (1964) about?

Luciano Bianchi lives with his wife and son in the small town of Guastalla. As an intellectual and bibliophile, he works as head of cultural initiatives at a mining plant.

Who stars in It's a Hard Life?

It's a Hard Life stars Ugo Tognazzi (Luciano Bianchi), Giovanna Ralli (Anna), Rossana Martini (Mara - épouse de Luciano), Enzo Jannacci (Le chanteur de ballades), Giampiero Albertini (Libero Fornaciari). The film was directed by Carlo Lizzani.

How long is It's a Hard Life?

It's a Hard Life has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1964.

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