The Thursday (1964)
It's the story of a day spent by Dino, separated by his wife, who sees his son Robertino after five years. Dino has not contributed anything in life and to win the affection of his son, invents a story about his past. At the end of the day however, he will succeed in establishing a positive relationship with his son and telling the truth about himself.
Director:
Dino Risi
Writers:
Dino Risi, Pipolo, Castellano.
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Walter Chiari as Dino Versini |
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Michèle Mercier as Elsa |
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Roberto Ciccolini as Robertino |
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Umberto D'Orsi as Rigoni |
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Ellen Kessler as Self |
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Alice Kessler as Self |
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Emma Baron as Giulia |
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Milena Vukotić as Lidia |
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Carole Walker as Dino's wife |
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Gloria Parri as |
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Olimpia Cavalli as Olimpia |
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Silvio Bagolini as |
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Salvo Libassi as |
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Sara Simoni as |
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Edy Biagetti as |
| Directing | Dino Risi | Director |
| Writing | Castellano | Story |
| Writing | Pipolo | Story |
| Writing | Dino Risi | Story |
| Writing | Dino Risi | Screenplay |
| Sound | Armando Trovajoli | Original Music Composer |
| Sound | Armando Trovajoli | Conductor |
| Production | Alessandro von Norman | Line Producer |
| Editing | Marina Sacco | Assistant Editor |
| Directing | Mariano Laurenti | First Assistant Director |
| Camera | Maurizio Scanzani | Camera Operator |
| Directing | Renato Rizzuto | Second Assistant Director |
| Directing | Mirella Gamacchio | Script Supervisor |
| Costume & Make-Up | Giannetto De Rossi | Makeup Artist |
| Costume & Make-Up | Maria Miccinilli | Hairstylist |
| Production | Giuseppe Vinci Orlando | Production Secretary |
| Sound | Franco Groppioni | Sound |
| Sound | Renato Cadueri | Sound Mixer |
| Writing | Pipolo | Screenplay |
| Writing | Castellano | Screenplay |
| Camera | Alfio Contini | Director of Photography |
| Editing | Gisa Radicchi Levi | Editor |
| Art | Alberto Boccianti | Production Design |
| Art | Riccardo Domenici | Set Decoration |
| Costume & Make-Up | Danda Ortona | Costume Design |
| Production | Isidoro Broggi | Producer |
| Production | Renato Libassi | Producer |
| Production | Marcello Girosi | Producer |