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Three Brothers

"The Memorable World of Italian Dreams... The Private World of Three Brothers"

March 19, 1981 1h 53m 6.3/10 (41 votes)

Originally released in 1981. Three Brothers is a drama film. directed by Francesco Rosi.

Starring Philippe Noiret, Michele Placido, and Vittorio Mezzogiorno

Synopsis

In a farmhouse in southern Italy, an old woman dies. Her husband summons their sons: from Rome, Raffaele, a judge facing a political case for which he risks assassination; from Naples, the religious and ideological Rocco, a counselor at a correctional institute for boys; from Turin, Nicola, a factory worker involved in labor disputes. Once home, each encounters the past and engages in reveries of what may come.

Quick Facts

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Release Date March 19, 1981 44 years ago
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Runtime 1h 53m 113 minutes total
User Rating 6.3/10 Good (41 votes)
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Language Italian Original language
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Country France + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
IT

Production Companies

  • Gaumont
  • Iter Film

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Three Brothers about?

In a farmhouse in southern Italy, an old woman dies. Her husband summons their sons: from Rome, Raffaele, a judge facing a political case for which he risks assassination; from Naples, the religiou...

Who directed Three Brothers?

Three Brothers was directed by Francesco Rosi.

How long is Three Brothers?

Three Brothers has a runtime of 1 hours and 53 minutes (113 minutes total).

When was Three Brothers released?

Three Brothers was released on March 19, 1981 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Three Brothers?

The main cast of Three Brothers includes Philippe Noiret, Michele Placido, Vittorio Mezzogiorno, Andréa Ferréol, Maddalena Crippa.