Difficult Years (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 7.9
Released in 1948, Difficult Years is a drama film directed by Luigi Zampa, running about 110 minutes. “The GENIUS that went into making "To Live in Peace", "Open City", "Paisan", and "Death of a Salesman" has been combined to give you...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Aldo Piscitello, a minor government clerk, is forced in 1934 to join the Fascist party. When the war comes, he finds himself able only to talk ineffectually in secret against Mussolini, even as his own son Giovanni is sent into battle. By the end of the war, Aldo has found the courage to stand up for his beliefs, but by then it is too late.
Who’s in it. Difficult Years stars Ave Ninchi as Rosina Piscitello, Enzo Biliotti as Il podestà, Umberto Spadaro as Aldo Piscitello and Massimo Girotti as Giovanni Piscitello, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, Difficult Years has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Difficult Years page.
If you liked it. Fans of Difficult Years tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Difficult Years (1948)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Difficult Years change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Difficult Years worth watching?
- Difficult Years holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Difficult Years?
- Difficult Years stars Ave Ninchi, Enzo Biliotti, Umberto Spadaro, Massimo Girotti and Delia Scala.
- When was Difficult Years released?
- Difficult Years was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.