The Working Class Goes to Heaven(1971)
La classe operaia va in paradiso
The Working Class Goes to Heaven Synopsis
After losing a finger in a work accident, an Italian worker becomes increasingly involved in political and revolutionary groups.
The Working Class Goes to Heaven (1971) is a drama film directed by Elio Petri, released on September 17, 1971 with a runtime of 1h 53m. It stars Gian Maria Volonté, Mariangela Melato, Salvo Randone and Gino Pernice. Viewers rate it 7.8 out of 10 across 390 ratings.
- Director:
- Elio Petri
- Writers:
- Ugo Pirro, Elio Petri, Ugo Pirro
- Cinematographer:
- Luigi Kuveiller
- Composer:
- Ennio Morricone
- Production:
- Euro International Films
- Status:
- Released
The Working Class Goes to Heaven (1971) Trailer
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The Working Class Goes to Heaven Cast & Crew
Main cast
Gian Maria Volonté
as Lulù Massa
Mariangela Melato
as Lidia
Salvo Randone
as Militina
Gino Pernice
as Sindacalista
Luigi Diberti
as Bassi
Mietta Albertini
as Adalgisa
Donato Castellaneta
as Marx
Adriano Amidei Migliano
as Tecnico
Guerrino Crivello
as Cronometrista
- Ezio Marano
Ezio Marano
as Capo Operai
Giuseppe Fortis
as Valli
Corrado Solari
as Tarcisio Mena
Key crew
Directed by Elio Petri, written by Ugo Pirro, Elio Petri and Ugo Pirro.
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The Working Class Goes to Heaven Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.8/10 from 390 ratings.
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The Working Class Goes to Heaven – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Working Class Goes to Heaven online?
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The Working Class Goes to Heaven (1971) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Working Class Goes to Heaven?
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The main cast of The Working Class Goes to Heaven (1971) includes Gian Maria Volonté, Mariangela Melato, Salvo Randone, Gino Pernice and Luigi Diberti. The film was directed by Elio Petri. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Working Class Goes to Heaven released?
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The Working Class Goes to Heaven was released on September 17, 1971 and runs for 1h 53m.
Is The Working Class Goes to Heaven worth watching?
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The Working Class Goes to Heaven (1971) holds an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from 390 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Working Class Goes to Heaven?
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