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It's a Hard Life poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 61.4 / 100
1964·Comedy / Drama·1h 44m

IT'S A HARD LIFE

Luciano Bianchi lives with his wife and son in the small town of Guastalla. As an intellectual and bibliophile, he works as head of cultural initiatives at a mining plant.

Above the Line
Carlo Lizzani·DirectorLuciano Vincenzoni·ScreenplaySergio Amidei·ScreenplayErico Menczer·Director of PhotographyPiero Piccioni·Original Music ComposerFranco Fraticelli·Editor
Cast
Ugo Tognazzi·Luciano BianchiGiovanna Ralli·AnnaRossana Martini·Mara - épouse de LucianoEnzo Jannacci·Le chanteur de balladesGiampiero Albertini·Libero FornaciariMaria Pia Arcangeli·Directeur de maison d'éditionElio Crovetto·CarlonePaola Dapino·IolandaPippo Starnazza·Secrétaire de la bibliothèqueAugusto Bonardi·Militant
Full Crew
(26 credits)
Directing· 3
Carlo Lizzani·DirectorGiovanni Vento·First Assistant DirectorAnna Maria Montanari·Script Supervisor
Writing· 4
Luciano Vincenzoni·ScreenplaySergio Amidei·ScreenplayCarlo Lizzani·ScreenplayLuciano Bianciardi·Novel
Camera· 4
Erico Menczer·Director of PhotographyAldo Ricci·Assistant CameraMario Coppini·Still PhotographerSilvio Fraschetti·Camera Operator
Editing· 2
Franco Fraticelli·EditorCesarina Casini·Assistant Editor
Sound & Music· 3
Piero Piccioni·Original Music ComposerLiliana Galli·SoundMario Amari·Sound
Art & Design· 5
Dario Della Corte·Costume DesignEnrico Tovaglieri·Production DesignEnrico Tovaglieri·Set DecorationGiuseppe Ranieri·Assistant Production DesignRaffaella Moro·Makeup Artist
Production· 4
Nino Crisman·ProducerGaspare Palumbo·Production ManagerArmando Bertuccioli·Production ManagerFranco Casati·Unit Manager
Other Departments· 1
Raffaella Moro·Hairstylist
By the Numbers
61.4
OF 100
Master Score
7.1
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Tension, Hope
Composition
Layered
Era
1960s
Visual Style
Graphic Design

“The movie poster features a man in a white shirt and shorts standing on a yellow building, looking startled. Below him, a woman in a black turtleneck smiles and”

Key Elements
BuildingsTitle Text
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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