Almost a Man
Un uomo a metà
Synopsis
A young writer descends into madness. Alienated, neurotic, and plagued by guilt, Michele retreats from reality, loses interest in work, and comes to the brink of suicide before being sent to an asylum for shock therapy. Escaping from the asylum, Michele returns to his boyhood home, where he learns the reasons for his present mental state.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Midnight Sun Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vittorio De Seta
- Screenplay & Story
- Vittorio De Seta, Fabio Carpi, Vera Gherarducci
- Original Score
- Ennio Morricone
- Original Title
- Un uomo a metà
- Country of Origin
- Italy, France
- Spoken Languages
- German, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Ditta De Seta Vittorio
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vittorio De Seta
Vittorio De Seta, Fabio Carpi, Vera Gherarducci
Ennio Morricone
Dario Di Palma
Fernanda Papa
Vittorio De Seta
Department Leadership Roster
Vittorio De Seta
Director
Vittorio De Seta
Screenplay
Vittorio De Seta
Producer
Vera Gherarducci
Production Design
Ennio Morricone
Original Music Composer
Fabio Carpi
Screenplay
Dario Di Palma
Director of Photography
Fernanda Papa
Editor
Vera Gherarducci
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Almost a Man
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Almost a Man about?
A young writer descends into madness. Alienated, neurotic, and plagued by guilt, Michele retreats from reality, loses interest in work, and comes to the brink of suicide before being sent to an asylum for shock therapy. Escaping from the asylum, Michele returns to his boyhood home, where he learns the reasons for his present mental state.
Who directed Almost a Man?
Almost a Man was directed by Vittorio De Seta.
Who stars in Almost a Man?
The principal cast of Almost a Man includes Jacques Perrin, Lea Padovani, Ilaria Occhini, Gianni Garko, Rosemary Dexter.
When was Almost a Man released and how long is it?
Almost a Man was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Almost a Man?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Almost a Man was composed by Ennio Morricone.