I Vitelloni (1953)

We are the hollow men in this last of meeting places we grope together and avoid speech. Gathered on this beach of the torrid river.

I Vitelloni (1953) poster

Five young men dream of success as they drift lazily through life in a small Italian village. Fausto, the group's leader, is a womanizer; Riccardo craves fame; Alberto is a hopeless dreamer; Moraldo fantasizes about life in the city; and Leopoldo is an aspiring playwright. As Fausto chases a string of women, to the horror of his pregnant wife, the other four blunder their way from one uneventful experience to the next.

Director: Federico Fellini
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 103 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Nino Rota
Cinematography: Carlo Carlini, Luciano Trasatti
Editing: Rolando Benedetti
Production: Peg-Films, Cité Films
Country: France, Italy
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it

Themes

Pregnancy News: Joy and Anxiety, Childhood Friends Reunited After Years, Neighbor Feud and the Path to Reconciliation, Friendship and Bonds

Keywords

friendship, pregnancy, ladykiller, black and white, neo realism, italian neo realism

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is I Vitelloni about?
Five young men dream of success as they drift lazily through life in a small Italian village. Fausto, the group's leader, is a womanizer; Riccardo craves fame; Alberto is a hopeless dreamer; Moraldo fantasizes about life in the city; and Leopoldo is an aspiring playwright. As Fausto chases a string of women, to the horror of his pregnant wife, the other four blunder their way from one uneventful experience to the next.
Who directed I Vitelloni?
I Vitelloni was directed by Federico Fellini.
Who stars in I Vitelloni?
I Vitelloni stars Franco Interlenghi, Alberto Sordi, Franco Fabrizi, Leopoldo Trieste, Riccardo Fellini, Leonora Ruffo.
How long is I Vitelloni?
I Vitelloni has a runtime of 1h 43m (103 minutes).
What genre is I Vitelloni?
I Vitelloni is a Comedy, Drama film.
Where was I Vitelloni produced?
I Vitelloni was produced in France, Italy.
What are the themes of I Vitelloni?
The themes of I Vitelloni include: Pregnancy News: Joy and Anxiety, Childhood Friends Reunited After Years, Neighbor Feud and the Path to Reconciliation, Friendship and Bonds.