Poverty and Nobility (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 8.1
Released in 1954, Poverty and Nobility is a comedy film directed by Mario Mattoli, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Eugene, a young nobleman, asks two penniless idlers to impersonate his noble relatives to help him marry Gemma, the daughter of an enriched cook.
Who’s in it. Poverty and Nobility stars Totò as Don Felice Sciosciammocca, Sophia Loren as Gemma, Enzo Turco as Pasquale and Dolores Palumbo as Luisella, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.1/10, Poverty and Nobility sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Poverty and Nobility page.
If you liked it. Fans of Poverty and Nobility tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Poverty and Nobility (1954)?
- In US, Poverty and Nobility is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Poverty and Nobility worth watching?
- Poverty and Nobility holds an audience score of 8.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Poverty and Nobility?
- Poverty and Nobility stars Totò, Sophia Loren, Enzo Turco, Dolores Palumbo and Gianni Cavalieri.
- When was Poverty and Nobility released?
- Poverty and Nobility was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.