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The Story of a Poor Young Man (1995)
Directed by Ettore Scola
Overview
Two neighbors, young Vincenzo and old Mr. Bartoloni, are utterly unhappy. On the one hand Vincenzo must lead a miserable and frustrating life as he cannot find any regular job, despite his Arts degree. On the other hand, Mr. Bartoloni is fed up with his despotic wife: the woman who used to be a beautiful artist is now a fat and shabby drunkard. The two men meet on a particularly sad night and, during an outburst Mr. Bartoloni asks Vincenzo to help him to get rid of his wife by simulating an accident with the promise of a considerable amount of money. At night Vincenzo can’t sleep: Mr. Bartoloni wasn’t joking and he is in a desperate need for money…
Length 111 minutes
Actors
Rolando Ravello | André Dussollier | Alberto Sordi | Isabella Ferrari | Mario Carotenuto | Renato De Carmine | Gianfelice Imparato | Sara Franchetti | Aida Billarelli | Nathalie Caldonazzo | Gloria Sirabella | Gea Martire | Barbara D'Urso | Filippo Arcelloni | Ester Astrologo | Gianni Baghino | Vittorio di Mambro | Enzo Monteduro