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Dec 24, 1963
109 min
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The Teacher from Vigevano (1963)

Antonio Mombelli is content with his life as a primary school teacher in the small town of Vigevano. His wife, however, is ashamed of their humble circumstances and dreams of something better for their family. She insists he quits his job, gives up on his pension, and opens a small shoe factory.

Category

Drama Comedy

Country

Italy

Companies

DDL Cinematografica

Alberto Sordi

Maestro Mombelli

Claire Bloom

Ada

Vito De Taranto

Headmaster

Guido Spadea

Nanini

Eva Magni

Widow Nanini

Piero Mazzarella

Bugatti

Ezio Sancrotti

Mombelli's brother-in-law

Anna Carena

Drivaldi

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