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Difficult Years

19481h 50mLuigi Zampa

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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.

Drama
ItalyFascist

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What is Difficult Years (1948) about?

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.

Who stars in Difficult Years?

Difficult Years stars Umberto Spadaro (Aldo Piscitello), Ave Ninchi (Rosina Piscitello), Enzo Biliotti (Il podestà), Massimo Girotti (Giovanni Piscitello), Delia Scala (Elena Piscitello). The film was directed by Luigi Zampa.

How long is Difficult Years?

Difficult Years has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1948.

Where can I watch Difficult Years?

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