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I Vitelloni (1953)
I vitelloni (original title)

101 min  -  Comedy | Drama  -   7 November 1956 (USA)
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A character study of five young men at crucial turning points in their lives in a small town in Italy.

Director:

Federico Fellini

Writers:

Federico Fellini (story), Ennio Flaiano (story), and 3 more credits »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Franco Interlenghi Franco Interlenghi ...
Moraldo Rubini
Alberto Sordi Alberto Sordi ...
Alberto
Franco Fabrizi Franco Fabrizi ...
Fausto Moretti
Leopoldo Trieste Leopoldo Trieste ...
Leopoldo Vannucci
Riccardo Fellini Riccardo Fellini ...
Riccardo
Leonora Ruffo Leonora Ruffo ...
Sandra Rubini (as Eleonora Ruffo)
Jean Brochard Jean Brochard ...
Francesco Moretti
Claude Farell Claude Farell ...
Olga
Carlo Romano Carlo Romano ...
Michele Curti
Enrico Viarisio Enrico Viarisio ...
Signor Rubini
Paola Borboni Paola Borboni ...
Signora Rubini
Lída Baarová Lída Baarová ...
Giulia Curti (as Lida Baarowa)
Arlette Sauvage Arlette Sauvage ...
La sconosciuta del cinema
Vira Silenti Vira Silenti ...
Gisella
Maja Nipora Maja Nipora ...
Caterina
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Storyline

Fausto Moretti, having seduced Sandra Rubini, the sister of his friend and companion Moraldo Rubini, is forced to marry her. After their honeymoon, he takes a job as a salesman of religious objects in a small shot. He isn't changed by his marriage and still looks for women, with his friends, when and where they can find them. He even tries to seduce the wife of his boss and is fired. After each episode, Sandra forgives him. He and his friends of similar temperament are content to be idle, chase girls and leave the work and job-hunting to others. After spending the night away from home with a girl, Sandra cannot forgive anymore and runs off with their child. Fausto and his friends search all over fearing the worst, and he finally finds her at the home of his father, Francesco, who gives him a deserved thrashing. The couple reconciles and Fausto pledges to reform. Life goes on as usual for his other friends... Written by Les Adams <longhorn1939@suddenlink.net>  

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Details

Country:

Italy | France

Language:

Italian

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Die Müßiggänger See more »

Box Office

Gross:

$97,944 (USA) (28 March 2004)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Cité Films, Peg-Films See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Argentina:  | Germany:  | USA:  | Italy:

Sound Mix:

Mono

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Trivia

The part for 'Sergio Natali' was originally offered to the great Italian director, 'Vittorio de Sica'. He politely declined as he was concerned that the character's homosexuality might mark the director himself as a homosexual. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: When Sandra receives the 'Miss Mermaid' sash, it is placed over her left shoulder. Later inside during the storm it is seen to be over her right shoulder. See more »

Quotes

Sergio Natali: He who cares not for art, cares not for life.
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Connections

Referenced in Il tassinaro (1983) See more »

Soundtracks

"Io Cerco la Titina"
(uncredited)
Traditional
Heard during the carnival See more »