The Teacher from Vigevano

Directed by Elio Petri

Written by Lucio Mastronardi, Elio Petri, Agenore Incrocci, Furio Scarpelli

Antonio Mombelli is content with his life as a primary school teacher in the small town of Vigevano. His wife, however, is ashamed of their humble circumstances and dreams of something better for their family. She insists he quits his job, gives up on his pension, and opens a small shoe factory.

Cast

Alberto Sordi

Maestro Mombelli

Claire Bloom

Ada

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Vito De Taranto

Headmaster

Guido Spadea

Nanini

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Eva Magni

Widow Nanini

Piero Mazzarella

Bugatti

Ezio Sancrotti

Mombelli's brother-in-law

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Anna Carena

Drivaldi

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Umberto Rocco

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Carlo Montini

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Adriana Tocchio

Racalmuto

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Tullio Scovazzi