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To Live in Peace (1947)

Vivere in pace (original title)
| Drama, War, Comedy | 11 September 1947 (France)
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The peaceful, almost idyllic life of an Italian village is interrupted during the war by the appearance of two American soldiers who keep hiding in the house of one of the villagers.

Director:

Luigi Zampa

Writers:

Suso Cecchi D'Amico (story), Piero Tellini (story) | 5 more credits »

Stars:

Aldo Fabrizi, Gar Moore, Mirella Monti | See full cast & crew »
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Complete credited cast:
Aldo Fabrizi ... Zio Tigna
Gar Moore Gar Moore ... Ronald
Mirella Monti Mirella Monti ... Silvia
John Kitzmiller ... Joe (as Jonny Kitzmiller)
Heinrich Bode Heinrich Bode ... Hans
Ave Ninchi ... Corinna
Ernesto Almirante Ernesto Almirante ... Il Nonno
Nando Bruno Nando Bruno ... Il Segretario Politico
Aldo Silvani Aldo Silvani ... Il Medico
Gino Cavalieri Gino Cavalieri ... Il Parroco
Piero Palermini Piero Palermini ... Franco
Franco Serpilli Franco Serpilli ... Citto
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The peaceful, almost idyllic life of an Italian village is interrupted during the war by the appearance of two American soldiers who keep hiding in the house of one of the villagers.

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Country:

Italy

Language:

Italian | English

Release Date:

11 September 1947 (France) See more »

Also Known As:

To Live in Peace See more »

Filming Locations:

Chiesa Di San Lorenzo De' Arari, Piazza Santa Chiara, Orvieto, Terni, Italy See more »
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Box Office

Gross USA:

$2,200,000
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Mono

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Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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