Il Posto
Originally released in 1961. Il Posto is a drama film. directed by Ermanno Olmi.
Starring Loredana Detto, Sandro Panseri, and Corrado Aprile
Synopsis
With his family mired in financial troubles, Domenico moves to Milan, Italy, from his small town to get a job in lieu of furthering his education. A lack of options forces him to take a position as a messenger at a big company, where he hopes to receive a promotion soon. There, Domenico meets Antonietta, a young woman in a similar situation as himself. The two form a tentative relationship, but the soulless nature of their jobs threatens to keep them apart.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 21, 1961
64 years ago
Runtime
1h 38m
98 minutes total
User Rating
7.6/10
Great (168 votes)
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
Italy
Production
Director
Top Cast
Loredana Detto
as Antonietta Masetti
Sandro Panseri
as Domenico Cantoni
Corrado Aprile
as Bit Part (uncredited)
Guido Chiti
as Bit Part (uncredited)
Tullio Kezich
as Psychologist (uncredited)
Bice Melegari
as Bit Part (uncredited)
Mara Revel
as Domenico's Senior Fellow Colleague (uncredited)
Guido Spadea
as Portioli (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- 24 Horses
- Titanus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Il Posto about?
With his family mired in financial troubles, Domenico moves to Milan, Italy, from his small town to get a job in lieu of furthering his education. A lack of options forces him to take a position as...
Who directed Il Posto?
Il Posto was directed by Ermanno Olmi.
How long is Il Posto?
Il Posto has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
When was Il Posto released?
Il Posto was released on September 21, 1961 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Il Posto?
The main cast of Il Posto includes Loredana Detto, Sandro Panseri, Corrado Aprile, Guido Chiti, Tullio Kezich.
Is Il Posto worth watching?
Il Posto has a user rating of 7.6/10 based on 168 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.