Rome 11:00

1952 1h 45m IT

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7.7

BANGER

★7.7TMDB · 46

Drama

Synopsis

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The story of 5 girls among 200 who answer a wanted ad for a modest secretarial position, which leads to overcrowding in the building and a tragic accident.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Carla Del Poggio
Luciana Renzoni
Lucia Bosè
Simona
Lea Padovani
Caterina the Prostitute
Maria Grazia Francia
Cornelia
Eva Vanicek
Gianna
Massimo Girotti
Nando the Unemployed
Raf Vallone
Carlo the artist
Elena Varzi
Adriana the Pregnant

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Giuseppe De Santis
Writers: Cesare Zavattini, Basilio Franchina, Giuseppe De Santis
Languages: Italian
Countries: France, Italy

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ERA

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74 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: France, Italy.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Giuseppe De Santis, shot by Otello Martelli. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Mario Nascimbene. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Gabriele Varriale shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Carla Del Poggio and Lucia Bosè and Lea Padovani carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0045098 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 46 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Giuseppe De Santis directs. Otello Martelli behind the camera. Mario Nascimbene scores. Gabriele Varriale cuts. Produced in France, Italy. Dialogue in Italian.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

174 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2International production across 2 countries: France, Italy.
3Directed by Giuseppe De Santis, shot by Otello Martelli. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Mario Nascimbene. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Gabriele Varriale shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Carla Del Poggio and Lucia Bosè and Lea Padovani carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0045098 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 46 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.