Overview

Aldo Piscitello, a minor government clerk, is forced in 1934 to join the Fascist party. When the war comes, he finds himself able only to talk ineffectually in secret against Mussolini, even as his own son Giovanni is sent into battle. By the end of the war, Aldo has found the courage to stand up for his beliefs, but by then it is too late.

Cast

Umberto Spadaro, Ave Ninchi, Enzo Biliotti, Massimo Girotti, Delia Scala, Ernesto Almirante, Aldo Silvani, Miro Zonda

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What is "Difficult Years" about?

Aldo Piscitello, a minor government clerk, is forced in 1934 to join the Fascist party. When the war comes, he finds himself able only to talk ineffectually in secret against Mussolini, even as his own son Giovanni is sent into battle. By the end of the war, Aldo has found the courage to stand up for his beliefs, but by then it is too late.

When was "Difficult Years" released?

Difficult Years was released in 1948.

Who stars in "Difficult Years"?

The cast includes Umberto Spadaro, Ave Ninchi, Enzo Biliotti, Massimo Girotti.