The Working Class Goes to Heaven
Seen it?1971 | 113 min | Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
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.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 53 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Italian, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1971: an older pace and style.
After losing a finger in a work accident, an Italian worker becomes increasingly involved in political and revolutionary groups.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
7.8 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Won 2 Cannes awards: Palme d'Or, Cannes Film Festival Grand Prix. Plus 3 other awards.
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 21K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Elio Petri
- Gian Maria VolontéLulù Massa
- Mariangela MelatoLidia
- Salvo RandoneMilitina
- Gino PerniceSindacalista
- Luigi DibertiBassi
- Mietta AlbertiniAdalgisa
- Donato CastellanetaMarx
- Adriano Amidei MiglianoTecnico
- Guerrino CrivelloCronometrista
- Ezio MaranoCapo Operai