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From the cradle to the grave - victims of history and change! - 1900
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Title: 1900

Release Date: 28 Aug 1976

Runtime: 5h 16m

Genre: Drama, History

Director: Paramount Pictures, Les Productions Artistes Associés, Artemis Film, PEA, United Artists

Production Companies: Paramount Pictures, Les Productions Artistes Associés, Artemis Film, PEA, United Artists

Overview: The epic tale of a class struggle in twentieth century Italy, as seen through the eyes of two childhood friends on opposing sides.

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Average Vote: 7.821 (630 votes)

Cast

  • Alfredo Berlinghieri: Robert De Niro
  • Olmo Dalcò: Gérard Depardieu
  • Ada Fiestri Paulhan: Dominique Sanda
  • Anita Foschi: Stefania Sandrelli
  • Attila Mellanchini: Donald Sutherland
  • Alfredo Berlinghieri the Elder: Burt Lancaster
  • Sister Desolata: Francesca Bertini
  • Regina: Laura Betti
  • Ottavio Berlinghieri: Werner Bruhns
  • Neve: Stefania Casini
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