The Teacher from Vigevano

1963 1h 49m IT

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6.8

SOLID

★6.8TMDB · 46

DramaComedy

Synopsis

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Antonio Mombelli is content with his life as a primary school teacher in the small town of Vigevano. His wife, however, is ashamed of their humble circumstances and dreams of something better for their family. She insists he quits his job, gives up on his pension, and opens a small shoe factory.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Alberto Sordi
Maestro Mombelli
Claire Bloom
Ada
Vito De Taranto
Headmaster
Guido Spadea
Nanini
Eva Magni
Widow Nanini
Piero Mazzarella
Bugatti
Ezio Sancrotti
Mombelli's brother-in-law
Anna Carena
Drivaldi

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Elio Petri
Writers: Elio Petri, Agenore Incrocci, Furio Scarpelli
Languages: Italian
Countries: Italy

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ERA

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63 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Elio Petri, 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 Nino Rota. 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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Alberto Sordi and Claire Bloom and Vito De Taranto carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0057274 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

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

Elio Petri directs. Otello Martelli behind the camera. Nino Rota scores. Ruggero Mastroianni cuts. Produced in Italy. Dialogue in Italian.

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163 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2Directed by Elio Petri, shot by Otello Martelli. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Nino Rota. 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.
5Alberto Sordi and Claire Bloom and Vito De Taranto carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0057274 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 46 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.