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A Hero of Our Times
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A Hero of Our Times

1955-09-15 · 85 min · ★ 6.9

Comedy

Alberto Menichetti lives with an aunt and an old housekeeper, Clotilde; he has a job in a firm and his boss is Mrs. De Ritis, a widow whose husband was killed during a wild boar hunt. She likes him but Alberto likes Marcella; she is under age and he is awaiting her birthday to declare his love. His greater traits are to be fearful of everything and to be selfish. This nature will get him into trouble..

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Directors
Mario Monicelli
Production companies
Titanus, Vides Cinematografica
Countries
Italy
Status
Released

Top Cast

Alberto SordiAlberto SordiAlberto Menichetti
Franca ValeriFranca ValeriVedova De Ritis
Giovanna RalliGiovanna RalliMarcella
Tina PicaTina PicaClotilde
Mario CarotenutoMario CarotenutoGustavo
Leopoldo TriesteLeopoldo TriesteAurelio
Alberto LattuadaAlberto LattuadaDirector
Bud SpencerBud SpencerFernando
Mario MeniconiRiver Man
Pina BottinPina BottinSecretary
Lina Bonivento
Mino DoroMino Doro
Giulio Calì
Paolo Ferrara
Jone Frigerio
Giorgio Berti
Ciccio BarbiCiccio Barbi
Nino VingelliNino Vingelli
Paola Quagliero
Lea Migliorini

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