The Working Class Goes to Heaven

1971 1h 53m IT

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7.8

BANGER

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7.6

IMDB

★7.8TMDB · 396★7.6IMDB · 4,918

Drama

Synopsis

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After losing a finger in a work accident, an Italian worker becomes increasingly involved in political and revolutionary groups.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Gian Maria Volonté
Lulù Massa
Mariangela Melato
Lidia
Salvo Randone
Militina
Gino Pernice
Sindacalista
Luigi Diberti
Bassi
Mietta Albertini
Adalgisa
Donato Castellaneta
Marx
Adriano Amidei Migliano
Tecnico

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Elio Petri
Writers: Elio Petri, Ugo Pirro, Ugo Pirro
Languages: Italian
Countries: Italy

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ERA

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55 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Elio Petri, shot by Luigi Kuveiller. 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 Ennio Morricone. 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 Ruggero Mastroianni 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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Gian Maria Volonté and Mariangela Melato and Salvo Randone carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0066919 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Elio Petri directs. Luigi Kuveiller behind the camera. Ennio Morricone scores. Ruggero Mastroianni cuts. Produced in Italy. Dialogue in Italian.

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155 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2Directed by Elio Petri, shot by Luigi Kuveiller. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Ennio Morricone. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Ruggero Mastroianni shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Gian Maria Volonté and Mariangela Melato and Salvo Randone carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0066919 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.