Il provinciale (1971)
Il provinciale is a 1971 Italian-language comedy movie directed by Luciano Salce, with a running time of 1h 47m. It stars Gianni Morandi, Maria Grazia Buccella and Sergio Leonardi.
The young Giovanni, who grew up in the provinces, arrives in Rome with the dream of becoming a famous journalist, but no newspaper is willing to hire him. Waiting for better times, the boy finds a job as a gas station attendant. One day he becomes the victim of an accident with the beautiful Giulia, who runs over him with her car. A relationship will arise between the two but Giovanni, in her naivety, has not yet understood that she works as a luxury prostitute.
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What is Il provinciale about?
The young Giovanni, who grew up in the provinces, arrives in Rome with the dream of becoming a famous journalist, but no newspaper is willing to hire him. Waiting for better times, the boy finds a job as a gas station attendant. One day he becomes the victim of an accident with the beautiful Giulia, who runs over him with her car. A relationship will arise between the two but Giovanni, in her naivety, has not yet understood that she works as a luxury prostitute.
When was Il provinciale released?
Il provinciale was released on 8 July 1971.
How long is Il provinciale?
Il provinciale runs 1h 47m.
Who made Il provinciale?
Il provinciale was directed by Luciano Salce.
Cast
- Gianni Morandi as Giovanni
- Maria Grazia Buccella as Giulia
- Sergio Leonardi as Sergio
- Tery Hare as Silvana
- Franco Fabrizi as Colombo, un cliente di Giulia
- Renzo Marignano as cliente di Giulia
- Corrado Olmi as proprietario del benzinaio
- Gastone Pescucci as giornalista
- Enzo Guarini
- Marcella Mariotti
- Mauro Vestri
- Aristide Caporali