I Vitelloni
"We are the hollow men in this last of meeting places we grope together and avoid speech. Gathered on this beach of the torrid river."
Originally released in 1953. I Vitelloni is a comedy/drama film. directed by Federico Fellini.
Starring Franco Interlenghi, Alberto Sordi, and Franco Fabrizi
Synopsis
Five young men dream of success as they drift lazily through life in a small Italian village. Fausto, the group's leader, is a womanizer; Riccardo craves fame; Alberto is a hopeless dreamer; Moraldo fantasizes about life in the city; and Leopoldo is an aspiring playwright. As Fausto chases a string of women, to the horror of his pregnant wife, the other four blunder their way from one uneventful experience to the next.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 17, 1953
72 years ago
Runtime
1h 43m
103 minutes total
User Rating
7.6/10
Great (718 votes)
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
France
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Director
Top Cast
Franco Interlenghi
as Moraldo Rubini
Alberto Sordi
as Alberto
Franco Fabrizi
as Fausto Moretti
Leopoldo Trieste
as Leopoldo Vannucci
Riccardo Fellini
as Riccardo
Leonora Ruffo
as Sandra Rubini
Jean Brochard
as Francescco Moretti
Claude Farell
as Olga
Carlo Romano
as Michele Curti
Enrico Viarisio
as Signor Rubini
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- Peg-Films
- Cité Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is I Vitelloni about?
Five young men dream of success as they drift lazily through life in a small Italian village. Fausto, the group's leader, is a womanizer; Riccardo craves fame; Alberto is a hopeless dreamer; Morald...
Who directed I Vitelloni?
I Vitelloni was directed by Federico Fellini.
How long is I Vitelloni?
I Vitelloni has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).
When was I Vitelloni released?
I Vitelloni was released on September 17, 1953 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in I Vitelloni?
The main cast of I Vitelloni includes Franco Interlenghi, Alberto Sordi, Franco Fabrizi, Leopoldo Trieste, Riccardo Fellini.
Is I Vitelloni worth watching?
I Vitelloni has a user rating of 7.6/10 based on 718 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.