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The Teacher from Vigevano
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The Teacher from Vigevano

1963-12-24 · 109 min · ★ 6.8

Drama · Comedy

Antonio Mombelli is content with his life as a primary school teacher in the small town of Vigevano. His wife, however, is ashamed of their humble circumstances and dreams of something better for their family. She insists he quits his job, gives up on his pension, and opens a small shoe factory.

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Directors
Elio Petri
Production companies
DDL Cinematografica
Countries
Italy
Status
Released

Top Cast

Alberto SordiAlberto SordiMaestro Mombelli
Claire BloomClaire BloomAda
Vito De TarantoHeadmaster
Guido SpadeaGuido SpadeaNanini
Eva MagniWidow Nanini
Piero MazzarellaPiero MazzarellaBugatti
Ezio SancrottiEzio SancrottiMombelli's brother-in-law
Anna CarenaDrivaldi
Umberto Rocco
Carlo Montini
Adriana TocchioRacalmuto
Tullio Scovazzi
Tullio ScovazziRino
Enzo SavoneMenelik Bugatti
Gustavo D'ArpeAmiconi
Ignazio GibiliscoVaraldi
Bruno De CerceCipolloni
Nando AngeliniNando Angelini
Egidio CasolariFilippi
Agniello CostabileZarzalli

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