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Difficult Years

1948 · 110 min · Director: Luigi Zampa

Difficult Years (1948) is a drama film, directed by Luigi Zampa. It stars Umberto Spadaro and Ave Ninchi. The 110-minute film holds an audience score of 7.8/10.

What Difficult Years Is 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.

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What is Difficult Years 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.

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How long is Difficult Years?

Difficult Years runs for 110 minutes (1h 50m).

When did Difficult Years come out?

Difficult Years was released in 1948.

Who directed Difficult Years?

Difficult Years was directed by Luigi Zampa.

Who stars in Difficult Years?

Difficult Years stars Umberto Spadaro, Ave Ninchi, Enzo Biliotti, Massimo Girotti.

What is Difficult Years's rating?

Difficult Years holds 7.6/10 on IMDb and 7.8/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.

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