A Difficult Life
Originally released in 1961. A Difficult Life is a comedy/drama film. directed by Dino Risi.
Starring Alberto Sordi, Lea Massari, and Franco Fabrizi
Synopsis
Silvio refuses to fight for the fascists and joins the resistance with Elena. After the war, his vitriolic newspaper articles cause him to be sentenced to imprisonment.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 19, 1961
64 years ago
Runtime
1h 58m
118 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Excellent (126 votes)
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
Italy
Production
Director
Top Cast
Alberto Sordi
as Silvio Magnozzi
Lea Massari
as Elena Pavinato
Franco Fabrizi
as Franco Simonini
Lina Volonghi
as Amalia Pavinato
Claudio Gora
as le commandeur Bracci
Antonio Centa
as Carlo, l'ami d'Elena
Loredana Cappelletti
as Giovanna, l'amie d'Elena
Borante Domizlaff
as Le soldat allemand tué par Elena avec un fer à repasser
Alessandro Blasetti
as Self
Silvana Mangano
as Self
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- DDL Cinematografica
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Difficult Life about?
Silvio refuses to fight for the fascists and joins the resistance with Elena. After the war, his vitriolic newspaper articles cause him to be sentenced to imprisonment.
Who directed A Difficult Life?
A Difficult Life was directed by Dino Risi.
How long is A Difficult Life?
A Difficult Life has a runtime of 1 hours and 58 minutes (118 minutes total).
When was A Difficult Life released?
A Difficult Life was released on December 19, 1961 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Difficult Life?
The main cast of A Difficult Life includes Alberto Sordi, Lea Massari, Franco Fabrizi, Lina Volonghi, Claudio Gora.
Is A Difficult Life worth watching?
A Difficult Life has a user rating of 8.0/10 based on 126 reviews, indicating excellent reception from audiences.