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The Four Days of Naples

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1962 | 120 min | Drama, War

Saturday Specialearly rating

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It earned strong reviews (80% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite almost no lasting buzz. A strong pick for the weekend.

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

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for history buffs. If you loved Operation Mincemeat or Atonement, start here.
The mood
Intense.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr.
What might put you off
  • It's in Italian, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Made in 1962: an older pace and style.

September 1943. After Italy surrenders to the Allies, people in Naples believe the war is finally over, but soon they realize Germans are still in control — and as ruthless as ever. Armed with makeshift weapons, civilians rise up en masse against the invaders — and overwhelming odds.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    80% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsSolid

    Nominated for 2 Oscars.

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $2 million worldwide on a $800K budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 8K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Nanni Loy

  • Lea MassariMaria
  • Gian Maria VolontéStimolo
  • Aldo GiuffrèPitrella
  • Jean SorelLivornese
  • Domenico FormatoGennarino Capuozzo
  • Regina BianchiConcetta Capuozzo
  • Raffaele BarbatoGiovanni Ajello
  • Pupella MaggioArturo's Mother
  • Frank WolffSalvatore
  • Luigi De FilippoCicillo