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Guai ai vinti

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1954 | 98 min | Drama

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Gallipoli or The African Queen, start here.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 38 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in Italian, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Made in 1954: an older pace and style.

A young woman, her sister-in-law and her ten year old daughter are violently traumatised by invading Austrian soldiers. Later, in Verona, both woman discover they are pregnant. After a suicide attempt, one has an abortion the other keeps her child - and both faces struggles with friends and family as they return to their homes.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 461 people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing

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Cast & crew

Directed by Raffaello Matarazzo

  • Lea Padovani
  • Anna Maria Ferrero
  • Clelia Matania
  • Camillo Pilotto
  • Gualtiero Tumiati
  • Rolf Tasna
  • Emilio Cigoli
  • Marcella Rovena
  • Isa Querio
  • Paola Quattrini