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Release Year1952
Runtime—
LanguageItalian
CertificationNR
GenresComedy, Music
Votes1
DirectorDomenico Paolella
WritersOreste Biancoli, Dino Falconi, Antonio Ghirelli
TypeFeature Film
Rating10.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsHalf a Century of Song
About Half a Century of Song
Through a series of scenes inspired by famous songs, various episodes of Italian life in the last fifty years are recalled.
Directed by Domenico Paolella, Half a Century of Song leans on a strong ensemble — Marco Vicario, Cosetta Greco, Anna Maria Ferrero — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1952.
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