La Famiglia (1987)
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A family history is recalled by the venerable patriarch Carlo (Vittorio Gassman) as he prepares to celebrate his 80th birthday. Young Carlo (Andrea Massimo) marries Beatrice (Stefania Sandrelli) in 1926 but later has an illicit affair with her bohemian artist sister Adriana (Fanny Ardant). Fascism, World War II, and the raising of children and grandchildren mark the passing of a lifetime. Old Carlo lives with his grandson where his recollections are interrupted by the gentle nagging of his beloved Beatrice. This feature received an Oscar nomination in 1987 for "Best Foreign Film." ~ Dan Pavlides, Rovi
- Starring:
- Vittorio Gassman, Fanny Ardant, (more)
- Director(s):
- Ettore Scola
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG
Synopsis of La Famiglia
A family history is recalled by the venerable patriarch Carlo (Vittorio Gassman) as he prepares to celebrate his 80th birthday. Young Carlo (Andrea Massimo) marries Beatrice (Stefania Sandrelli) in 1926 but later has an illicit affair with her bohemian artist sister Adriana (Fanny Ardant). Fascism, World War II, and the raising of children and grandchildren mark the passing of a lifetime. Old Carlo lives with his grandson where his recollections are interrupted by the gentle nagging of his beloved Beatrice. This feature received an Oscar nomination in 1987 for "Best Foreign Film." ~ Dan Pavlides, Rovi
Complete Cast of La Famiglia
- Vittorio Gassman - Carlo as a man/Carlo's grandfather
- Stefania Sandrelli - Beatrice, as a woman
- Alberto Gimignani - Giulio (as a boy)
- Cecilia Dazzi - Beatrice (as a girl)
- Ottavia Piccolo - Adelina (as a woman)
- Alessandra Panelli - Aunt Luise
- Ricky Tognazzi - Paolino (as a man)
- Philippe Noiret - Jean Luc
- Sergio Castellitto - Carletto (as a man)
- Massimo Venturiello - Armando
- Marco Vivio - Carletto (as a boy)
- Fanny Ardant - Adriana
- Andrea Occhipinti - Carlo (as a boy)
- Massimo Dapporto - Giulio (as a boy)
- Jo Champa - Adriana (as a girl)
- Athina Cenci - Aunt Margherita
- Monica Scattini - Aunt Ornella
- Renzo Palmer - Uncle Nicola (old)
- Meme Perlini - Aristide
- Dagmar Lassander - Marika
- Paola Agosti - Juliette II
- Giuseppe Cederna - Enrico (as a man)
- Director(s):
- Ettore Scola
- Writer(s):
- Ettore Scola, Furio Scarpelli, Ruggero Maccari
- Producer(s):
- Franco Committeri
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG(Adult Language, Suitable for Children)
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