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The Teacher from Vigevano

1963Movie1 h 49 min

ComedyDrama
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Drop-in friendly

Where to watch

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Cast

6 of 6

Crew

Directed by
Elio Petri
Written by
Elio Petri, Furio Scarpelli, Agenore Incrocci
Produced by
Dino De Laurentiis
Music by
Nino Rota

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Facts

December 24, 1963 · 1 h 49 min · Drama, Comedy

Released
December 24, 1963
Runtime
1 h 49 min
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Original language
Italian
Made in
Italy
Available in
3 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is The Teacher from Vigevano worth watching?"

Questions about The Teacher from Vigevano

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Teacher from Vigevano worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 7.1).

Will The Teacher from Vigevano make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is The Teacher from Vigevano plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Teacher from Vigevano in English?

Italian

No, it was made in Italian.