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A Special Day (1977)

“A special film about two special people.”

8.1/10 · 770 votes 1h 46m nr RomanceDrama

#2 of 25 films from 1977 #39 of 1371 in romance

Directed by Ettore Scola · Written by Ruggero Maccari, Ettore Scola, Maurizio Costanzo

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Overview

Two neighbours — a persecuted journalist and a resigned housewife — forge a strong bond on the day of Adolf Hitler's historic 1938 visit to Rome.

Cast

Sophia Lorenas Antonietta Taberi
Marcello Mastroiannias Gabriele
John Vernonas Emanuele Taberi
Françoise Berdas Concierge
Patrizia Bassoas Romana Taberi
Tiziano De Persioas Arnaldo Taberi
Maurizio Di Paolantonioas Fabio Taberi
Antonio Garibaldias Littorio Taberi
Vittorio Guerrierias Umberto Taberi
Alessandra Mussolinias Maria Luisa Taberi
Nicole Magnyas Officer's Daughter
Galeazzo Cianoas Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Adolf Hitleras Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
King Victor Emmanuel III of Italyas Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Facts

Release dateAugust 11, 1977
Runtime106 min (1h 46m) — about the same as the 1977 average of 111 min
GenresRomance, Drama
Original titleUna giornata particolare
LanguageIT
IMDbtt0076085

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Questions

How long is A Special Day?
A Special Day runs 106 minutes (1h 46m).
Is A Special Day worth watching?
TMDB users give it 8.1/10 across 770 votes, which places it #2 of 25 films released in 1977 in this index (top 96%) and #39 among 1371 romance titles.
Who directed A Special Day?
A Special Day was directed by Ettore Scola. Other well-rated titles by the same director: We All Loved Each Other So Much (1974).
Who stars in A Special Day?
Sophia Loren as Antonietta Taberi; Marcello Mastroianni as Gabriele; John Vernon as Emanuele Taberi; Françoise Berd as Concierge; Patrizia Basso as Romana Taberi; Tiziano De Persio as Arnaldo Taberi.
What is A Special Day rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for A Special Day?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/140220.

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