Description |
1 videodisc (110 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
System Details |
DVD. |
Cast |
Nino Manfredi, Anna Karina, Johnny Dorelli, Paolo Turco, Ugo D'Alessio. |
Credits |
Photography, Luciano Tovoli ; editor, Mario Morra ; music, Daniele Patucchi. |
Note |
Widescreen format (aspect ratio 1.85:1). |
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Originally produced as Italian motion picture in 1973 ; released in the U.S. in 1978. |
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Special features: Original theatrical trailer ; chapter search and interactive menus. |
Summary |
A comic but poignant portrait of an Italian immigrant working odd jobs in prosperous Switzerland and trying desperately to fit in. Though his work becomes increasingly degrading, he tenaciously refuses to give up and go home. This hapless Everyman is eternally rejected yet ever-hopeful. |
Audience |
Not rated by MPAA. |
Language |
In Italian with English subtitles. |
Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
Subject |
Foreign workers -- Switzerland -- Drama.
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Italians -- Switzerland -- Drama.
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Switzerland -- Social conditions -- 1945- -- Drama.
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Feature films -- Italy.
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Motion pictures -- Italy.
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Feature films.
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Added Author |
Brusati, Franco, 1922-1993.
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Lodi-Fe', Maurizio.
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Fiastri, Iaia.
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Manfredi, Nino, 1921-2004.
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Karina, Anna, 1940-2019
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Dorelli, Johnny.
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Turco, Paolo.
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Verona produzione.
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Hen's Tooth Video (Firm)
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Note |
Original title: Pane e cioccolata |
Standard No. |
759731405027 |
Music No. |
4050 Hen's Tooth Video |
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