Difficult Years(1948)
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Difficult Years Synopsis
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.
Difficult Years (1948) is a drama film directed by Luigi Zampa, released on December 28, 1948 with a runtime of 1h 50m. It stars Umberto Spadaro, Ave Ninchi, Enzo Biliotti and Massimo Girotti. Viewers rate it 7.8 out of 10 across 26 ratings.
- Director:
- Luigi Zampa
- Writers:
- Vitaliano Brancati, Sergio Amidei, Franco Evangelisti
- Cinematographer:
- Carlo Montuori
- Composer:
- Franco Casavola
- Production:
- Briguglio Film
- Status:
- Released
Difficult Years Cast & Crew
Main cast
Umberto Spadaro
as Aldo Piscitello
Ave Ninchi
as Rosina Piscitello
- Enzo Biliotti
Enzo Biliotti
as Il podestà
Massimo Girotti
as Giovanni Piscitello
Delia Scala
as Elena Piscitello
Ernesto Almirante
as Il nonnino
Aldo Silvani
as Il farmacista
- Miro Zonda
Miro Zonda
as Il federale
Milly Vitale
as Maria, the pharmacist's niece
Giovanni Grasso
as Mascoli
Olinto Cristina
as Sacchi
Agostino Salvietti
as Fegarotta
Key crew
Directed by Luigi Zampa, written by Vitaliano Brancati, Sergio Amidei and Franco Evangelisti.
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Difficult Years Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.8/10 from 26 ratings.
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Difficult Years – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Difficult Years online?
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Difficult Years (1948) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, CG TV STREAMING, MYmovies One and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and CG TV STREAMING. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Difficult Years?
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The main cast of Difficult Years (1948) includes Umberto Spadaro, Ave Ninchi, Enzo Biliotti, Massimo Girotti and Delia Scala. The film was directed by Luigi Zampa. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Difficult Years released?
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Difficult Years was released on December 28, 1948 and runs for 1h 50m.
Is Difficult Years worth watching?
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Difficult Years (1948) holds an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from 26 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.