A Hero of Our Times(1955)
Un eroe dei nostri tempi
A Hero of Our Times Synopsis
Alberto Menichetti lives with an aunt and an old housekeeper, Clotilde; he has a job in a firm and his boss is Mrs. De Ritis, a widow whose husband was killed during a wild boar hunt. She likes him but Alberto likes Marcella; she is under age and he is awaiting her birthday to declare his love. His greater traits are to be fearful of everything and to be selfish. This nature will get him into trouble..
A Hero of Our Times (1955) is a comedy film directed by Mario Monicelli, released on September 15, 1955 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars Alberto Sordi, Franca Valeri, Giovanna Ralli and Tina Pica. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 47 ratings.
- Director:
- Mario Monicelli
- Writers:
- Rodolfo Sonego, Mario Monicelli, Rodolfo Sonego
- Producers:
- Franco Cristaldi
- Cinematographer:
- Tino Santoni
- Composer:
- Nino Rota
- Production:
- Titanus, Vides Cinematografica
- Status:
- Released
A Hero of Our Times Cast & Crew
Main cast
Alberto Sordi
as Alberto Menichetti
Franca Valeri
as Vedova De Ritis
Giovanna Ralli
as Marcella
Tina Pica
as Clotilde
Mario Carotenuto
as Gustavo
Leopoldo Trieste
as Aurelio
Alberto Lattuada
as Director
Bud Spencer
as Fernando
- Mario Meniconi
Mario Meniconi
as River Man
Pina Bottin
as Secretary
- Lina Bonivento
Lina Bonivento
Mino Doro
Key crew
Directed by Mario Monicelli, written by Rodolfo Sonego, Mario Monicelli and Rodolfo Sonego, produced by Franco Cristaldi.
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A Hero of Our Times Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 47 ratings.
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A Hero of Our Times – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A Hero of Our Times online?
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A Hero of Our Times (1955) is currently available to rent or buy from Sooner. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in A Hero of Our Times?
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The main cast of A Hero of Our Times (1955) includes Alberto Sordi, Franca Valeri, Giovanna Ralli, Tina Pica and Mario Carotenuto. The film was directed by Mario Monicelli. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Hero of Our Times released?
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A Hero of Our Times was released on September 15, 1955 and runs for 1h 25m.
Is A Hero of Our Times worth watching?
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A Hero of Our Times (1955) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 47 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.