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I Knew Her Well

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1965 | 115 min | Drama

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (91% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

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. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 55 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in Italian, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Made in 1965: an older pace and style.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

A young woman from the Italian countryside experiences the dark side of the business after she moves to Rome to become a star.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    91% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.5 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

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

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 13K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Antonio Pietrangeli

  • Stefania SandrelliAdriana Astarelli
  • Mario AdorfEmilio Ricci, aka Bietolone
  • Jean-Claude BrialyDario Marchionni
  • Joachim FuchsbergerThe Writer
  • Nino ManfrediCianfanna
  • Enrico Maria SalernoRoberto
  • Ugo TognazziGigi Baggini
  • Karin DorBarbara
  • Franco FabriziPaganelli
  • Turi FerroIl commissario