The Simple Life (1946): cast, story & where to watch
1946 · Film
Released in 1946, The Simple Life is a drama film directed by Francesco De Robertis, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Marco and his son Toto work in a Venetian gondola yard and maintain the old traditions of gondoliers. When a newly-arrived businessman decides he wants to buy the yard and demolish it, Marco and company want to fight to preserve their way of life. The businessman, however, knows Marco is badly in debt and uses this to try to leverage Marco out of business. Can tradition win out in the face of naked commercialism?
Who’s in it. The Simple Life stars Luciano De Ambrosis as Mao, Giulio Stival as Giulio Caldri, Maurizio D'Ancora as Toto Bressan and Gino Cavalieri as Marco Bressan, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Simple Life page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Simple Life tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Simple Life (1946)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Simple Life change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Simple Life?
- The Simple Life stars Luciano De Ambrosis, Giulio Stival, Maurizio D'Ancora, Gino Cavalieri and Anna Mancini.
- When was The Simple Life released?
- The Simple Life was released in 1946, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.