The Fifth Wheel

2013 1h 53m IT

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Synopsis

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The life of a working-class boy in Rome through the '70s and '80s, choosing his own path with his friends and family.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Elio Germano
Ernesto
Ricky Memphis
Giacinto
Alessandra Mastronardi
Angela
Virginia Raffaele
Mara
Ubaldo Pantani
il toscano
Massimo Wertmüller
padre di Ernesto
Maurizio Battista
Zio Alberto
Francesca Antonelli
Agnese

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Giovanni Veronesi
Writers: Filippo Bologna, Ernesto Fioretti, Giovanni Veronesi
Languages: Italian
Countries: Italy

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ERA

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Released 13 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Giovanni Veronesi, shot by Fabio Cianchetti. 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 Elisa. 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 Patrizio Marone 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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Elio Germano and Ricky Memphis and Alessandra Mastronardi carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt2491500 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Giovanni Veronesi directs. Fabio Cianchetti behind the camera. Elisa scores. Patrizio Marone cuts. Produced in Italy. Dialogue in Italian.

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Things worth knowing

1Released 13 years ago.
2Directed by Giovanni Veronesi, shot by Fabio Cianchetti. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Elisa. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Patrizio Marone shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Elio Germano and Ricky Memphis and Alessandra Mastronardi carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt2491500 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.