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Rocco and His Brothers (1960)

“DARING in its realism. STUNNING in its impact. BREATHTAKING in its scope.”

8.0/10 · 684 votes 2h 58m nr RomanceDramaCrime

#4 of 17 films from 1960 #48 of 1371 in romance

Directed by Luchino Visconti · Written by Enrico Medioli, Luchino Visconti, Suso Cecchi d'Amico, Massimo Franciosa

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Overview

When a impoverished widow’s family moves to the big city, two of her five sons become romantic rivals with deadly results.

Cast

Alain Delonas Rocco Parondi
Renato Salvatorias Simone Parondi
Annie Girardotas Nadia
Katina Paxinouas Rosaria Parondi
Alessandra Panaroas Ciro's Fiancee
Spiros Focásas Vincenzo Parondi
Max Cartieras Ciro Parondi
Corrado Panias Ivo
Rocco Vidolazzias Luca Parondi
Claudia Morias Laundry Worker
Adriana Astias Laundry Worker
Enzo Fiermonteas Boxer
Nino Castelnuovoas Nino Rossi
Rosario Borellias Gambler

Facts

Release dateOctober 7, 1960
Runtime178 min (2h 58m) — longer as the 1960 average of 120 min
GenresRomance, Drama, Crime
Original titleRocco e i suoi fratelli
LanguageIT
IMDbtt0054248

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Questions

How long is Rocco and His Brothers?
Rocco and His Brothers runs 178 minutes (2h 58m), which is long for a romance — plan for it.
Is Rocco and His Brothers worth watching?
TMDB users give it 8/10 across 684 votes, which places it #4 of 17 films released in 1960 in this index (top 82%) and #48 among 1371 romance titles.
Who directed Rocco and His Brothers?
Rocco and His Brothers was directed by Luchino Visconti. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Leopard (1963), Death in Venice (1971).
Who stars in Rocco and His Brothers?
Alain Delon as Rocco Parondi; Renato Salvatori as Simone Parondi; Annie Girardot as Nadia; Katina Paxinou as Rosaria Parondi; Alessandra Panaro as Ciro's Fiancee; Spiros Focás as Vincenzo Parondi.
What is Rocco and His Brothers rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Rocco and His Brothers?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/66680.

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