Rocco and His Brothers (1960)
DARING in its realism. STUNNING in its impact. BREATHTAKING in its scope.
When a impoverished widow’s family moves to the big city, two of her five sons become romantic rivals with deadly results.
Director: Luchino Visconti
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 178 min
Release Date: October 7, 1960
Cast
- Alain Delon - Rocco Parondi
- Renato Salvatori - Simone Parondi
- Annie Girardot - Nadia
- Katina Paxinou - Rosaria Parondi
- Alessandra Panaro - Ciro's Fiancee
- Spiros Focás - Vincenzo Parondi
- Claudia Cardinale - Ginetta
- Max Cartier - Ciro Parondi
- Corrado Pani - Ivo
- Rocco Vidolazzi - Luca Parondi
Screenplay
- Luchino Visconti (Screenplay)
- Suso Cecchi d'Amico (Dialogue)
- Luchino Visconti (Story)
- Pasquale Festa Campanile (Dialogue)
- Massimo Franciosa (Dialogue)
Music: Nino Rota
Cinematography: Giuseppe Rotunno
Editing: Mario Serandrei
Production: Titanus, Les Films Marceau
Country: France, Italy
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
Themes
Moving Relationship Stories, Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, Touching Family Stories, Widowhood and Coping with Loss
Keywords
work, prostitute, sibling relationship, parent child relationship, widow, milan, boxer, love, murder, working class, illegal prostitution, matriarch
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Rocco and His Brothers about?
- When a impoverished widow’s family moves to the big city, two of her five sons become romantic rivals with deadly results.
- Who directed Rocco and His Brothers?
- Rocco and His Brothers was directed by Luchino Visconti.
- Who stars in Rocco and His Brothers?
- Rocco and His Brothers stars Alain Delon, Renato Salvatori, Annie Girardot, Katina Paxinou, Alessandra Panaro, Spiros Focás.
- How long is Rocco and His Brothers?
- Rocco and His Brothers has a runtime of 2h 58m (178 minutes).
- What genre is Rocco and His Brothers?
- Rocco and His Brothers is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was Rocco and His Brothers produced?
- Rocco and His Brothers was produced in France, Italy.
- What are the themes of Rocco and His Brothers?
- The themes of Rocco and His Brothers include: Moving Relationship Stories, Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, Touching Family Stories, Widowhood and Coping with Loss.