A coproduction of several companies, this powerful labor film won a number of awards, including four at the Argentina Film Festival in 1964, and a nomination by the Academy for Best Screenplay. Workers are toiling an ungodly number of hours at a Turin textile plant in the late 1800s. A
worker is hurt because of his weariness, and three of his fellows (Tonelli, Lulli, and Blier) approach the company's bosses for some relief; but Sanipoli, the foreman, spurns them. The workers plan to retaliate by leaving work an hour before quitting time. Lulli gives the order, but Sanipoli won't
let the workers go, and Lulli is rewarded for his attempted rebellion by suspension fro...
Released:
1964
Rated:
NR
Length:
126 mins