Fathers and Sons

★★★★★

Original title: Padri e figli...

1957 · 1 h 32 min

Directed by Mario Monicelli

Comedy

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Cast

Vittorio De Sica Marcello Mastroianni Antonella Lualdi Marisa Merlini Franco Interlenghi Fiorella Mari

Credits

Written by: Agenore Incrocci

Plot

In a small Italian town in the 1950s, several fathers and sons, from various classes, go on a day trip to the seaside and learn about each other, in a warm episodic comedy.

Sinekatalog’s take

A warm and funny family comedy.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

Ratings

IMDb: 6.8 / 10 (381 votes)
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