La cuccagna
Rossella, a beautiful young girl that lives in a family of popular class, looks for a job every day but soon discovers that the "greasy pole", which is the economic miracle, is only an illusion, and the world is far more ruthless than she could believe. But fate brings together Giuliano, the only man who did not ask for anything and who - like her - is not inclined to compromise.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1962 |
| Country | Italy |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Luciano Salce |
| Runtime | 104 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.3/10 (13 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
Luciano Salce constructs a poignant social drama that explores the gap between naive hope and the harsh reality of Italy's economic boom. He relies on the powerful metaphor of the 'greasy pole' to depict an elusive prosperity that remains just out of reach.
What lingers after the credits is a profound sense of melancholy for lost innocence in a ruthless world. The film's emotional honesty resonates deeply. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Luciano Salce
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Watch attentively in the evening to fully absorb the social commentary.
🎭 Cast
Donatella Turri
Rossella Rubinace
Luigi Tenco
Giuliano
Umberto D'Orsi
Dott. Giuseppe Visonà
Franco Abbiana
Rinaldo - Rossella's brother-in-law
Emilio Barrella
Anna Baj
Liù Bosisio
Mendicant Nun (as Liù Busisio)
Jimmy il Fenomeno
The Photographer (as Jimmy Fenomeno)
Tony Di Mitri
Oscar
Vera Drudi
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