A Violent Life (1962) (original) (raw)

Based on Pier Paolo Pasolini's second novel. A Violent Life tells the story of a group of kids who live in one of the poorest and most disreputable neighborhoods in Rome. The story is set at the end of WWII. Thomas lives at the expense of others, like all his other companions, stealing and wasting time. But one day after a theft, Thomas gets arrested. When he comes out of prison he contracts tuberculosis, going through an inner struggle which changes his worldview. He begins to think about his future as a human being and vows to change his life. Hoping to become honest, Thomas gets engaged to ...(more)

Based on Pier Paolo Pasolini's second novel. A Violent Life tells the story of a group of kids who live in one of the poorest and most disreputable neighborhoods in Rome. The story is set at the end of WWII. Thomas lives at the expense of others, like all his other companions, stealing and wasting time. But one day after a theft, Thomas gets arrested. When he comes out of prison he contracts tuberculosis, going through an inner struggle which changes his worldview. He begins to think about his future as a human being and vows to change his life. Hoping to become honest, Thomas gets engaged to the beautiful Irene and also decides to participate in political activity, joining the Communist Party. Then there is a sudden accident, and Thomas once again is faced with the most important challenge of his life. (less)

Directors: Paolo Heusch, Brunello Rondi
Writers: Pier Paolo Pasolini, Ennio De Concini, Franco Brusati, Paolo Heusch, Brunello Rondi, Franco Solinas
Starring: Franco Citti, Serena Vergano, Alfredo Leggi, Angelo Maria Santiamantini
Producer: Moris Ergas

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