| Phys. Description |
1 videodisc (89 mins.) : sd. b&w ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Note |
Originally released in Italy in 1952. |
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Special features include: That's Life: Vittorio De Sica, a 55 minute documentary made for Italian television in 2001, interview with Maria Pia Casilio, essay by critic Stuart Klawans and reprinted recollections on the film by De Sica, writings on Umberto D. by Umberto Eco, Luisa Alessandri, and Carlo Battisi. |
| Credits |
Directed by Vittorio De Sica; Screenplay by Cesare Zavattini & Vittorio de Sica. |
| Cast |
Carlo Battisti, Maria Pia Casilio, Lina Gennari. |
| Summary |
An old age pensioner, receiving a totally inadequate pension, struggles to survive and is driven to desperation and the contemplation of suicide. |
| System Det |
DVD. |
| Note |
Italian with English subtitles. |
| Subject |
Elderly poor -- Italy -- Rome -- Drama.
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Elderly poor -- Italy -- Rome -- Economic conditions -- Drama.
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| Alt Author |
De Sica, Vittorio. Director.
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Zavattini, Cesare.
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| Marc |
text rdacontent |
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