Roaring Years (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1962, Roaring Years is a comedy film directed by Luigi Zampa, running about 106 minutes.
What it’s about. In this satire inspired by Nikolai Gogol’s The Government Inspector (aka The Inspector General) and transported to fascist era Italy, the (supposed) incognito visit of a Roman fascist official to a tiny country town shakes deeply the ruling class and their lack of integrity.
Who’s in it. Roaring Years stars Nino Manfredi as Omero Battifiori, Gino Cervi as Salvatore Acquamano, Gastone Moschin as Carmine Passante and Rosalia Maggio as Donna Nunzia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Roaring Years has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Roaring Years page.
If you liked it. Fans of Roaring Years tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Roaring Years (1962)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Roaring Years change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Roaring Years worth watching?
- Roaring Years holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Roaring Years?
- Roaring Years stars Nino Manfredi, Gino Cervi, Gastone Moschin, Rosalia Maggio and Salvo Randone.
- When was Roaring Years released?
- Roaring Years was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.