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Cast
Elio Germano
as Accio Benassi
Riccardo Scamarcio
as Manrico Benassi
Angela Finocchiaro
as Amelia Benassi
Massimo Popolizio
as Ettore Benassi
Ascanio Celestini
as Father Cavalli
Diane Fleri
as Francesca
Alba Rohrwacher
as Violetta Benassi
Vittorio Emanuele Propizio
as Teen Accio
Claudio Botosso
as Professor Montagna
Antonino Bruschetta
as Secretary Bombacci
Movie Info & Details
Release Year2007
Runtime1h 48m
LanguageItalian
CertificationR
GenresComedy, Drama, History
Votes415
DirectorDaniele Luchetti
WritersDaniele Luchetti, Sandro Petraglia, Stefano Rulli
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.7 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsMy Brother Is an Only Child
About My Brother Is an Only Child
Accio and Manrico are siblings from a working-class family in 1960s Italy: older Manrico is handsome, charismatic, and loved by all, while younger Accio is sulky, hot-headed, and treats life as a battleground — much to his parents' chagrin. After the former is drawn into left-wing politics, Accio joins the fascists out of spite, but his flimsy beliefs are put to test when he falls for Manrico's like-minded girlfriend.
Directed by Daniele Luchetti, My Brother Is an Only Child leans on a strong ensemble — Elio Germano, Riccardo Scamarcio, Angela Finocchiaro — 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 2007.
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