Difficult Years (1948)

Drama

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

Aldo Piscitello
Rosina Piscitello
Riccardo, the Baron's son
Il Ministro
Elena (voice)
Narrator, Italian original version
Il podestà
Giovanni Piscitello
Elena Piscitello
Il farmacista
Il federale
Maria, the pharmacist's niece

Crew

Director
First Assistant Director
Production Design
Makeup Artist
Production Supervisor
Second Assistant Director
Director of Photography
Camera Operator
Original Music Composer
Production Manager
Production Coordinator