
Difficult Years
Drama
Overview
Aldo Piscitello, a minor government clerk, is forced in 1934 to join the Fascist party. When the war comes, he finds himself able only to talk ineffectually in secret against Mussolini, even as his own son Giovanni is sent into battle. By the end of the war, Aldo has found the courage to stand up for his beliefs, but by then it is too late.
Top Cast


Umberto Spadaro
Umberto Spadaro
Aldo Piscitello
Umberto Spadaro
Aldo Piscitello


Ave Ninchi
Ave Ninchi
Rosina Piscitello
Ave Ninchi
Rosina Piscitello


Enzo Biliotti
Enzo Biliotti
Il podestà
Enzo Biliotti
Il podestà


Massimo Girotti
Massimo Girotti
Giovanni Piscitello
Massimo Girotti
Giovanni Piscitello


Delia Scala
Delia Scala
Elena Piscitello
Delia Scala
Elena Piscitello


Ernesto Almirante
Ernesto Almirante
Il nonnino
Ernesto Almirante
Il nonnino


Aldo Silvani
Aldo Silvani
Il farmacista
Aldo Silvani
Il farmacista
Miro Zonda
Miro Zonda
Il federale
Miro Zonda
Il federale


Milly Vitale
Milly Vitale
Maria, the pharmacist's niece
Milly Vitale
Maria, the pharmacist's niece


Giovanni Grasso
Giovanni Grasso
Mascoli
Giovanni Grasso
Mascoli
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