Il Posto (1961): Cast & Plot
Il Posto is a 1961 drama directed by Ermanno Olmi, starring Sandro Panseri as Domenico Cantoni, Loredana Detto and Guido Spadea. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 38m (98 min)
- Director
- Ermanno Olmi
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Italian - Studio
- 24 Horses
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Il Posto About?
The premise of Il Posto without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Facing family debt, Domenico leaves his home for Milan, taking a messenger job at a firm instead of continuing his studies, hoping for promotion. There he meets Antonietta, another young worker in a similar plight, and they begin a tentative romance, though the routine of their jobs threatens to keep them apart.
Il Posto Cast & Characters
Sandro Panseri leads the cast as Domenico Cantoni, with Loredana Detto as Antonietta Masetti and Guido Spadea as Portioli (uncredited). Directed by Ermanno Olmi; 8 actors are credited in all.
- Director Ermanno Olmi
- Sandro Panseri as Domenico Cantoni
- Loredana Detto as Antonietta Masetti
- Guido Spadea as Portioli (uncredited)
- Tullio Kezich as Psychologist (uncredited)
Also Starring in Il Posto
· 4 more- Guido Chiti Bit Part (uncredited)
- Corrado Aprile Bit Part (uncredited)
- Bice Melegari Bit Part (uncredited)
- Mara Revel Domenico's Senior Fellow Colleague (uncredited)
More from Ermanno Olmi
More films directed by Ermanno Olmi: Greenery Will Bloom Again, The Cardboard Village, One Hundred Nails and Tickets.
Il Posto Plot Summary
What happens in Il Posto from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Sandro Panseri portrays Domenico Cantoni, a young man who sacrifices the latter part of his schooling because his family has chosen his younger brother to pursue higher studies. He moves to the big city in search of a stable future and signs on at a large corporation, where a demanding sequence of exams, physical tests, and interviews marks the start of his path. The process is rigorous, yet it offers a window into the rhythms of office life, where every test and interview feels like a small test of character.
Full summary
The whole story of Il Posto, scene by scene
Il Posto Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Il Posto.
How Well Do You Know Il Posto?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who plays the protagonist Domenico Cantoni?
Il Posto Also Known As
22 alternative titles, including “L'emploi” and “Místo”.
- Also known as
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- L'emploi
- Místo
- Stillingen
- I thesis
- Due fermate a piedi
- O Emprego
- Вакантное место
- Il Posto - Der Job
- Zaposlenje
- The Job
- The Sound of Trumpets
- Posada
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- 일 포스토
- 직업
- 就職
- El empleo
- Η Θέση
- O Posto
- Мястото
- 工作
- Jobbet
- Postul
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Il Posto FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Il Posto, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Il Posto?
Il Posto runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).
When was Il Posto released?
Il Posto was released on September 1, 1961.
Who directed Il Posto?
Il Posto was directed by Ermanno Olmi.
More films by Ermanno Olmi Who is in the cast of Il Posto?
Il Posto stars Sandro Panseri as Domenico Cantoni, Loredana Detto as Antonietta Masetti and Guido Spadea as Portioli (uncredited), among 8 credited actors.
Does Il Posto have a post-credit scene?
No. Il Posto has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Il Posto in?
The original language of Il Posto is Italian.
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