The Widower(1959)
Synopsis
Alberto Nardi is a Roman businessman who fancies himself a man of great capabilities, but whose factory teeters perennially on the brink of catastrophe. Alberto is married to a rich and successful businesswoman from Milan, Elvira Almiraghi who has a no-nonsense attitude and barely tolerates the attempts of her husband to keep his factory afloat with her money.
Directed by Dino Risi
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Cast
Alberto Sordi
Alberto Nardi
Franca Valeri
Elvira Almiraghi
Leonora Ruffo
Gioia
Livio Lorenzon
Stucchi
Nando Bruno
l'oncle d'Alberto
Ruggero Marchi
Carlo Fenoglio
Gigi Reder
avocat Girondi
Mario Passante
Comm. Lambertoni
Enzo Petito
Fritzmayer
Nanda Primavera
Italia
Alberto Rabagliati
Self
Gastone Bettanini
Rosita Pisano
Mario Cianfanelli
Carlo Di Maggio
Ignazio Dolce
Angela Luce
Ignazio Leone
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When did The Widower come out?+
The Widower was released in 1959.
How long is The Widower?+
The Widower runs for 87 minutes (1 hour and 27 minutes).
Who directed The Widower?+
The Widower was directed by Dino Risi.
Who stars in The Widower?+
The Widower stars Alberto Sordi, Franca Valeri, Leonora Ruffo, Livio Lorenzon and Nando Bruno.
Is The Widower worth watching?+
The Widower holds a 7.4/10 rating from 172 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of comedy.
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