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You’re on Your Own (1959): Cast

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You’re on Your Own is a 1959 comedy directed by Mauro Bolognini, starring Giuliano Gemma as Pugile (uncredited), Adriana Asti and Totò. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes.

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You’re on Your Own (1959) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 45m (105 min)
Director
Mauro Bolognini
Genre
Comedy
Original language
Italian
Studio
Cineriz
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is You’re on Your Own About?

The premise of You’re on Your Own without spoilers.

In post war Italy during the fifties it is very difficult to find a house to rent and a family ends up living in a former brothel.

You’re on Your Own Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • house
  • husband wife relationship
  • grandpa
  • children
  • italy
  • rome italy
  • one word title
  • brothel
  • family relationships
  • riding a bicycle
  • knocking on door
  • pedicure
+38 more
  • man wears glasses
  • priest
  • fat man
  • obese man
  • overweight man
  • barefoot male
  • man wears sunglasses
  • boxer
  • man wears a tank top
  • cigarette smoking
  • man wears a bathrobe
  • bare chested male
  • looking at oneself in a mirror
  • boxing
  • gym
  • shirt lifting
  • taking off shirt
  • male star appears shirtless
  • taking a photograph
  • taking a picture
  • man wears boxer shorts
  • man wears shorts
  • photographer
  • posing for a photograph
  • jogging
  • shirtless on the street
  • drinking wine
  • athlete
  • hospital
  • hospital room
  • feet on table
  • telephone call
  • old man
  • older person
  • reading in bed
  • reading a newspaper
  • man reading a newspaper
  • heavy rain
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Cast & crew

You’re on Your Own Cast & Characters

Giuliano Gemma leads the cast as Pugile (uncredited), with Adriana Asti as Vittima (uncredited) and Totò as Il nonno illuminato. Directed by Mauro Bolognini; 33 actors are credited in all.

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More from Mauro Bolognini

More films directed by Mauro Bolognini: The Venetian Woman, Lady of the Camelias, Where Are You Going on Holiday? and Black Journal.

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Details

You’re on Your Own Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Débrouillez-vous !” and “自己想办法”.

Also known as
  • Débrouillez-vous !
  • 自己想办法

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FAQ

You’re on Your Own FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of You’re on Your Own, each answered in a sentence.

How long is You’re on Your Own?

You’re on Your Own runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

When was You’re on Your Own released?

You’re on Your Own was released on September 4, 1959.

Who directed You’re on Your Own?

You’re on Your Own was directed by Mauro Bolognini.

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Who is in the cast of You’re on Your Own?

You’re on Your Own stars Giuliano Gemma as Pugile (uncredited), Adriana Asti as Vittima (uncredited) and Totò as Il nonno illuminato, among 33 credited actors.

Does You’re on Your Own have a post-credit scene?

No. You’re on Your Own has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is You’re on Your Own in?

The original language of You’re on Your Own is Italian.

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