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The Story of a Poor Young Man (1995): Cast

The Story of a Poor Young Man (1995) movie poster

The Story of a Poor Young Man is a 1995 drama directed by Ettore Scola, starring Rolando Ravello as Vincenzo Persico, Sara Franchetti and Alberto Sordi. It runs 1 hour 51 minutes.

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The Story of a Poor Young Man (1995) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 51m (111 min)
Director
Ettore Scola
Genre
Drama
Original language
Italian
After the credits
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The story

What Is The Story of a Poor Young Man About?

The premise of The Story of a Poor Young Man without spoilers.

Vincenzo, a recent arts graduate, struggles to find steady work, while his elderly neighbor Mr. Bartoloni endures a miserable marriage to a once‑talented artist turned drunken, overweight housewife. One bleak night Bartoloni asks Vincenzo to stage an “accident” to kill his wife in exchange for a large sum. Unable to sleep, Vincenzo realizes the desperate offer is serious and the need for money is urgent.

The Story of a Poor Young Man Themes & Keywords

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  • giallo
  • french giallo
  • money
  • prison
  • accident
  • lap dog
  • unemployment
  • murder
  • hypocrisy
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Cast & crew

The Story of a Poor Young Man Cast & Characters

Rolando Ravello leads the cast as Vincenzo Persico, with Sara Franchetti as Madre di Vincenzo and Alberto Sordi as Bartoloni. Directed by Ettore Scola; 18 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Ettore Scola

More films directed by Ettore Scola: How Strange to be Named Federico, People of Rome, Unfair Competition and Mario, Maria and Mario.

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The Story of a Poor Young Man Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Story of a Poor Young Man.

Romanzo di un giovane povero - E.Scola
Details

The Story of a Poor Young Man Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Le roman d'un jeune homme pauvre” and “Historia de un pobre hombre”.

Also known as
  • Le roman d'un jeune homme pauvre
  • Historia de un pobre hombre
  • Signora Ananas
  • Роман бедного юноши

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The Story of a Poor Young Man FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Story of a Poor Young Man, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Story of a Poor Young Man?

The Story of a Poor Young Man runs 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).

When was The Story of a Poor Young Man released?

The Story of a Poor Young Man was released on September 29, 1995.

Who directed The Story of a Poor Young Man?

The Story of a Poor Young Man was directed by Ettore Scola.

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Who is in the cast of The Story of a Poor Young Man?

The Story of a Poor Young Man stars Rolando Ravello as Vincenzo Persico, Sara Franchetti as Madre di Vincenzo and Alberto Sordi as Bartoloni, among 18 credited actors.

Does The Story of a Poor Young Man have a post-credit scene?

No. The Story of a Poor Young Man has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Story of a Poor Young Man in?

The original language of The Story of a Poor Young Man is Italian.

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