The Simple Life movie poster

The Simple Life

January 1, 1946 1h 30m

Originally released in 1946. The Simple Life is a drama film. directed by Francesco De Robertis.

Starring Luciano De Ambrosis, Giulio Stival, and Maurizio D'Ancora

Synopsis

Marco and his son Toto work in a Venetian gondola yard and maintain the old traditions of gondoliers. When a newly-arrived businessman decides he wants to buy the yard and demolish it, Marco and company want to fight to preserve their way of life. The businessman, however, knows Marco is badly in debt and uses this to try to leverage Marco out of business. Can tradition win out in the face of naked commercialism?

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 1, 1946 80 years ago
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Runtime 1h 30m 90 minutes total
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Language Italian Original language
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Country Italy Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
IT

Production Companies

  • Scalera Film

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Simple Life about?

Marco and his son Toto work in a Venetian gondola yard and maintain the old traditions of gondoliers. When a newly-arrived businessman decides he wants to buy the yard and demolish it, Marco and co...

Who directed The Simple Life?

The Simple Life was directed by Francesco De Robertis.

How long is The Simple Life?

The Simple Life has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).

When was The Simple Life released?

The Simple Life was released on January 1, 1946 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Simple Life?

The main cast of The Simple Life includes Luciano De Ambrosis, Giulio Stival, Maurizio D'Ancora, Gino Cavalieri, Anna Mancini.