The Joy of Living (1961): Cast
The Joy of Living is a 1961 comedy directed by René Clément, starring Alain Delon as Ulisse Cecconato, Rosalba Neri and Rina Morelli. It runs 2 hours 12 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 12m (132 min)
- Director
- René Clément
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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Italian - Studio
- Francinex
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Joy of Living About?
The premise of The Joy of Living without spoilers.
Ulisse, a freshly discharged soldier, drifts through the streets in search of work. When a fascist group offers him a job, he rejects it and, unaware of their politics, accepts a position with the Fossati family, who are secretly anarchists, thrusting him into a world of radical ideals he never imagined.
The Joy of Living Cast & Characters
Alain Delon leads the cast as Ulisse Cecconato, with Rosalba Neri as Mother with two boys (as Rosalba Neri c.s.c.) (credit only) and Rina Morelli as Rosa Fossati. Directed by René Clément; 12 actors are credited in all.
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Director René Clément
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Alain Delon as Ulisse Cecconato - Rosalba Neri as Mother with two boys (as Rosalba Neri c.s.c.) (credit only)
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Rina Morelli as Rosa Fossati - Gino Cervi as Olinto Fossati
Also Starring in The Joy of Living
· 8 more- Barbara Lass Franca Fossati
- Ugo Tognazzi Anarchist
- Paolo Stoppa Hairdresser
- Gastone Moschin le curé
- Fanfulla Prison Chaplain
- Giuliana Farnese Anarchist (uncredited)
- Monica Neri Mother with two boys (uncredited)
- Marta Timar
More from René Clément
More films directed by René Clément, best-rated first: Beauty and the Beast, The Baby Sitter, And Hope to Die and Rider on the Rain.
The Joy of Living Also Known As
9 alternative titles, including “Quelle joie de vivre” and “¡Qué alegría vivir!”.
- Also known as
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- Quelle joie de vivre
- ¡Qué alegría vivir!
- Che gioia vivere!
- Halt mal die Bombe
- Liebling
- 欢乐啊，生命
- Как хорошо жить
- Ilo elää
- Det glada livet
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The Joy of Living FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Joy of Living, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Joy of Living?
The Joy of Living runs 2 hours 12 minutes (132 minutes).
When was The Joy of Living released?
The Joy of Living was released on May 11, 1961.
Who directed The Joy of Living?
The Joy of Living was directed by René Clément.
More films by René Clément Who is in the cast of The Joy of Living?
The Joy of Living stars Alain Delon as Ulisse Cecconato, Rosalba Neri as Mother with two boys (as Rosalba Neri c.s.c.) (credit only) and Rina Morelli as Rosa Fossati, among 12 credited actors.
Does The Joy of Living have a post-credit scene?
No. The Joy of Living has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Joy of Living in?
The original language of The Joy of Living is Italian.
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