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Top 10 Billed Cast

Elio Germano
Elio Germano

Ernesto

Ricky Memphis
Ricky Memphis

Giacinto

Alessandra Mastronardi
Alessandra Mastronardi

Angela

Virginia Raffaele
Virginia Raffaele

Mara

Ubaldo Pantani
Ubaldo Pantani

il toscano

Massimo Wertmüller
Massimo Wertmüller

padre di Ernesto

Maurizio Battista
Maurizio Battista

Zio Alberto

Francesca Antonelli
Francesca Antonelli

Agnese

Francesca D'Aloja
Francesca D'Aloja

Donna Giulia

Matilda Lutz
Matilda Lutz

Francesca

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    The life of a working-class boy in Rome through the '70s and '80s, choosing his own path with his friends and family.

  • Release Date

    2013-11-14

  • Average

    6.5

  • Rating:

    3.3 starts
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  • Languages:

    Italiano

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