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8.0/10   270 votes
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Director:
Mario Monicelli
Writers:
Agenore Incrocci (writer)
Mario Monicelli (writer)
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Release Date:
1963 (Yugoslavia) more
Genre:
Crime | Drama more
Plot:
The story of exploited textile factory workers in Turin, Italy at the turn of the century and their... more | add synopsis
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Awards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 2 wins more
NewsDesk:
Italian Cinema In The San Francisco/Bay Area
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User Comments:
A wonderful film--and Marcello as you've never seen him! more (11 total)

Cast

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Marcello Mastroianni ... Professor Sinigaglia
Renato Salvatori ... Raoul
Gabriella Giorgelli ... Adele
Folco Lulli ... Pautasso
Bernard Blier ... Martinetti
Raffaella Carrà ... Bianca
François Périer ... Maestro Di Meo
Vittorio Sanipoli ... Baudet
Mario Pisu ... Manager
Kenneth Kove ... Luigi
Annie Girardot ... Niobe
Edda Ferronao ... Maria
Anna Di Silvio ... Gesummina
Roberto Diamanti
Elvira Tonelli ... Cesarina
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Les camarades (France)
The Organizer (USA)
The Strikers (International: English title)
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Runtime:
Spain:130 min | USA:126 min | Argentina:130 min | UK:125 min
Language:
Italian
Sound Mix:
Mono
Certification:
West Germany:16 (f) | Argentina:16
Company:
Avala Film more

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4 out of 4 people found the following comment useful.
A wonderful film--and Marcello as you've never seen him!, 29 March 2005
10/10
Author: John Timothy from Oakland, CA USA

This is one of those great foreign films from the 60's. The plot synopsis may make it sound dismal, but on the contrary it is full of heart and humor. These are real people, with all their quirks and stupidities and rich relationships with one another. There is an accurate, full portrayal of the human condition, and an acceptance of what that means, that is rare to non-existent in movies today.

If you like films that put you into another world for a couple of hours, you've got to see this. The late 19th century Northern Italy textile factory is amazingly realized. The black & white cinematography is gorgeous, and the acting is convincing all around.

Mastroianni is a personal favorite, and this is a terrific role for him: very unlike his usual suave, modern, urban characters.

This film is a masterpiece. It's a shame it is not out on DVD.

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